YEARLY HIGH
0.5747 NPR
YEARLY LOW
0.4886 NPR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5250 NPR

2018 GYD to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GYD to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 9, valuing the pair at 0.5747. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 15, dropping to 0.4886.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0861 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4917 to the December average rate of 0.5406, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5747 was up 8.35% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.5304, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,873 NPR
2017 Average 2,511 NPR
Yearly Trough Low 2,443 NPR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 430.54 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.5710
0.4844
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GYD 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 0.5058, compared to 0.5442 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0384 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5058
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5442

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0296 NPR (High: 0.5626 / Low: 0.5330). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0047 NPR (High: 0.5052 / Low: 0.5005).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0296
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0047

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0135 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0135

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.5638) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.5020), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0618 (+12.31%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.5638
2017 Avg (October) 0.5020

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4954 0.4886 0.4917
February 0.5040 0.4908 0.4972
March 0.5052 0.5005 0.5027
April 0.5159 0.5018 0.5071
May 0.5260 0.5082 0.5168
June 0.5255 0.5133 0.5192
July 0.5343 0.5232 0.5264
August 0.5403 0.5231 0.5327
September 0.5571 0.5400 0.5516
October 0.5747 0.5572 0.5638
November 0.5626 0.5330 0.5502
December 0.5509 0.5328 0.5406