YEARLY HIGH
0.2783 NPR
YEARLY LOW
0.0054 NPR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2614 NPR

2018 KMF to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KMF to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 11, valuing the pair at 0.2783. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 5, dropping to 0.0054.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2730 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2523 to the December average rate of 0.2612, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2783 was up 4.87% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2654, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,392 NPR
2017 Average 1,195 NPR
Yearly Trough Low 27 NPR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,364.77 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2770
0.2501
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KMF 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 0.2583, compared to 0.2645 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0062 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2583
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2645

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.2668 NPR (High: 0.2722 / Low: 0.0054). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0036 NPR (High: 0.2620 / Low: 0.2585).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.2668
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0036

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0178 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0178

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.2748) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2487), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0261 (+10.48%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.2748
2017 Avg (October) 0.2487

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2578 0.2466 0.2523
February 0.2602 0.2556 0.2584
March 0.2620 0.2585 0.2606
April 0.2647 0.2583 0.2618
May 0.2645 0.2553 0.2598
June 0.2586 0.2543 0.2569
July 0.2629 0.2576 0.2608
August 0.2664 0.2550 0.2605
September 0.2782 0.2664 0.2727
October 0.2783 0.2703 0.2748
November 0.2722 0.0054 0.2569
December 0.2662 0.2585 0.2612