YEARLY HIGH
15.4437 NPR
YEARLY LOW
13.7668 NPR
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.5303 NPR

2018 GTQ to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GTQ to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 9, valuing the pair at 15.4437. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 13.7668.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6769 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.8472 to the December average rate of 14.6171, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 15.4437 was up 6.10% compared to the 2017 peak of 14.5563, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GTQ based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 77,219 NPR
2017 Average 70,833 NPR
Yearly Trough Low 68,834 NPR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,384.72 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

15.3814
13.7077
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to NPR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 14.1745, compared to 14.8861 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7116 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.1745
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.8861

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.7369 NPR (High: 15.2133 / Low: 14.4764). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1233 NPR (High: 14.7284 / Low: 14.6051).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.7369
July Spread (Stable) ±0.1233

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.3301 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3301

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 15.2420) against the same month in 2017 (average: 14.1651), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0768 (+7.60%).

2018 Avg (October) 15.2420
2017 Avg (October) 14.1651

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.9414 13.7668 13.8472
February 14.1549 13.8437 13.9914
March 14.1441 13.9833 14.0579
April 14.4259 14.0181 14.1709
May 14.6536 14.3143 14.5089
June 14.6643 14.2948 14.4705
July 14.7284 14.6051 14.6578
August 15.0090 14.6030 14.8291
September 15.2021 14.9405 15.0586
October 15.4437 15.0945 15.2420
November 15.2133 14.4764 14.9119
December 14.8919 14.4067 14.6171