2018 ILS to NPR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

32.7150 NPR

YEARLY LOW

28.9178 NPR

YEARLY AVERAGE

30.4222 NPR

2018 ILS to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ILS to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 9, valuing the pair at 32.7150. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 28.9178.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.7972 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 29.7594 to the December average rate of 30.1132, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 32.7150 was up 9.48% compared to the 2017 peak of 29.8832, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 163,575 NPR

2017 Average 144,821 NPR

Yearly Trough Low 144,589 NPR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,985.97 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

32.4720

29.1711

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS 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 29.8489, compared to 30.9954 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.1465 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 29.8489

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 30.9954

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 1.8373 NPR (High: 31.4669 / Low: 29.6296). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3826 NPR (High: 30.2747 / Low: 29.8922).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.8373

June Spread (Stable) ±0.3826

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, 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 1.1645 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1645

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 32.1970) against the same month in 2017 (average: 29.6569), the exchange rate shifted by +2.5401 (+8.56%).

2018 Avg (October) 32.1970

2017 Avg (October) 29.6569

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	29.9814	29.3538	29.7594
February	29.9970	28.9178	29.4462
March	30.2975	29.6510	30.0177
April	30.0117	29.4048	29.6934
May	30.6346	29.4123	30.0943
June	30.2747	29.8922	30.0825
July	30.4171	29.9160	30.1627
August	31.4669	29.6296	30.3709
September	32.4860	31.4546	32.0963
October	32.7150	31.5427	32.1970
November	31.7920	29.9555	31.0325
December	30.7311	29.6029	30.1132