2018 IMP to NPR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

119.0101 NPR

YEARLY LOW

101.1854 NPR

YEARLY AVERAGE

109.3761 NPR

2018 IMP to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the IMP to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 9, valuing the pair at 119.0101. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 101.1854.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17.8247 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 101.8024 to the December average rate of 113.0357, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 119.0101 was up 8.76% compared to the 2017 peak of 109.4257, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 595,050 NPR

2017 Average 520,760 NPR

Yearly Trough Low 505,927 NPR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 89,123.60 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

119.3625

100.2061

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IMP 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 105.0499, compared to 113.7022 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 8.6522 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 105.0499

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 113.7022

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 6.0306 NPR (High: 117.5011 / Low: 111.4705). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6397 NPR (High: 104.3362 / Low: 103.6965).

November Spread (Volatile) ±6.0306

March Spread (Stable) ±0.6397

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 2.8093 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.8093

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 117.7662) against the same month in 2017 (average: 104.1269), the exchange rate shifted by +13.6393 (+13.10%).

2018 Avg (October) 117.7662

2017 Avg (October) 104.1269

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	102.5712	101.1854	101.8024
February	104.2922	101.8704	103.0020
March	104.3362	103.6965	104.0405
April	106.9700	103.5903	105.0641
May	109.2451	106.4642	107.9665
June	109.9781	107.1440	108.4241
July	110.4251	109.4595	109.8724
August	113.5208	109.5464	111.2881
September	116.2911	113.5208	115.2938
October	119.0101	116.5768	117.7662
November	117.5011	111.4705	114.9569
December	115.1979	111.5542	113.0357