YEARLY HIGH
0.0029 NPR
YEARLY LOW
0.0025 NPR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0027 NPR

2018 IRR to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the IRR to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 10, valuing the pair at 0.0029. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 1, dropping to 0.0025.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0004 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0028 to the December average rate of 0.0027, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0029 was down 20.80% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0036, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14 NPR
2017 Average 16 NPR
Yearly Trough Low 12 NPR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1.90 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0029
0.0025
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IRR 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 0.0027, compared to 0.0027 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0027
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0027

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0003 NPR (High: 0.0029 / Low: 0.0026). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 NPR (High: 0.0028 / Low: 0.0028).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 0.0027) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0032), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0005 (-15.97%).

2018 Avg (May) 0.0027
2017 Avg (May) 0.0032

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0029 0.0028 0.0028
February 0.0028 0.0028 0.0028
March 0.0028 0.0028 0.0028
April 0.0029 0.0028 0.0028
May 0.0029 0.0026 0.0027
June 0.0026 0.0025 0.0026
July 0.0026 0.0025 0.0025
August 0.0026 0.0025 0.0026
September 0.0027 0.0026 0.0027
October 0.0028 0.0027 0.0028
November 0.0028 0.0026 0.0027
December 0.0027 0.0026 0.0027