2018 HKD to NPR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

15.1920 NPR

YEARLY LOW

12.9353 NPR

YEARLY AVERAGE

13.9554 NPR

2018 HKD to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HKD to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 9, valuing the pair at 15.1920. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 12.9353.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.2568 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.0194 to the December average rate of 14.4514, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 15.1920 was up 7.71% compared to the 2017 peak of 14.1051, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 HKD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 379,800 NPR

2017 Average 334,156 NPR

Yearly Trough Low 323,381 NPR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 56,418.78 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

15.2256

12.8188

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD 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 13.4027, compared to 14.5081 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.1053 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.4027

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.5081

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.7750 NPR (High: 15.0229 / Low: 14.2479). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1069 NPR (High: 13.3225 / Low: 13.2156).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.7750

March Spread (Stable) ±0.1069

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 0.3409 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3409

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 15.0251) against the same month in 2017 (average: 13.3406), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6845 (+12.63%).

2018 Avg (October) 15.0251

2017 Avg (October) 13.3406

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	13.1223	12.9353	13.0194
February	13.3263	13.0243	13.1689
March	13.3225	13.2156	13.2687
April	13.6315	13.1971	13.3870
May	13.9207	13.5636	13.7559
June	14.0131	13.6533	13.8165
July	14.0677	13.9459	13.9999
August	14.4623	13.9577	14.1773
September	14.8823	14.4623	14.7105
October	15.1920	14.8830	15.0251
November	15.0229	14.2479	14.6841
December	14.7407	14.2487	14.4514