2018 KGS to NPR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.7366 NPR

YEARLY LOW

1.4606 NPR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.5983 NPR

2018 KGS to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KGS to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 9, valuing the pair at 1.7366. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 1.4606.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2760 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4745 to the December average rate of 1.6452, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.7366 was down 5.25% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.8329, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,683 NPR

2017 Average 7,575 NPR

Yearly Trough Low 7,303 NPR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,380.09 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.7432

1.4501

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 1.5345, compared to 1.6622 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1276 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5345

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6622

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0883 NPR (High: 1.7106 / Low: 1.6224). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0118 NPR (High: 1.5330 / Low: 1.5212).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0883

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0118

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 0.0455 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0455

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 1.7188) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.5200), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1988 (+13.08%).

2018 Avg (October) 1.7188

2017 Avg (October) 1.5200

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.4898	1.4606	1.4745
February	1.5322	1.4883	1.5074
March	1.5330	1.5212	1.5263
April	1.5648	1.5167	1.5363
May	1.5992	1.5476	1.5752
June	1.6149	1.5660	1.5874
July	1.6182	1.6028	1.6104
August	1.6661	1.6077	1.6333
September	1.7067	1.6661	1.6921
October	1.7366	1.7035	1.7188
November	1.7106	1.6224	1.6732
December	1.6768	1.6237	1.6452