YEARLY HIGH
0.0998 NPR
YEARLY LOW
0.0849 NPR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0919 NPR

2018 IQD to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the IQD to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 9, valuing the pair at 0.0998. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 0.0849.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0149 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0857 to the December average rate of 0.0949, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0998 was up 7.42% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0929, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 499 NPR
2017 Average 444 NPR
Yearly Trough Low 425 NPR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 74.51 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1002
0.0843
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IQD 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 0.0884, compared to 0.0954 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0071 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0884
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0954

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0050 NPR (High: 0.0986 / Low: 0.0936). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 NPR (High: 0.0927 / Low: 0.0919).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0050
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

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 0.0023 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0023

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.0989) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0892), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0097 (+10.87%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.0989
2017 Avg (October) 0.0892

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0863 0.0849 0.0857
February 0.0882 0.0859 0.0869
March 0.0882 0.0871 0.0876
April 0.0900 0.0872 0.0883
May 0.0918 0.0892 0.0907
June 0.0924 0.0899 0.0911
July 0.0927 0.0919 0.0923
August 0.0951 0.0919 0.0934
September 0.0976 0.0951 0.0967
October 0.0998 0.0978 0.0989
November 0.0986 0.0936 0.0965
December 0.0967 0.0934 0.0949