YEARLY HIGH
0.1051 NPR
YEARLY LOW
0.0935 NPR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0994 NPR

2018 KRW to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KRW to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 2, valuing the pair at 0.1051. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 0.0935.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0116 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0955 to the December average rate of 0.1006, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1051 was up 9.71% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0958, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 525,335 NPR
2017 Average 460,776 NPR
Yearly Trough Low 467,296 NPR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 58,039.76 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1048
0.0946
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW 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 0.0976, compared to 0.1011 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0035 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0976
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1011

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0056 NPR (High: 0.1051 / Low: 0.0995). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 NPR (High: 0.0961 / Low: 0.0949).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0056
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 0.0019 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.1020) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0941), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0079 (+8.44%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.1020
2017 Avg (November) 0.0941

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0961 0.0949 0.0955
February 0.0968 0.0935 0.0954
March 0.0982 0.0959 0.0971
April 0.1001 0.0968 0.0983
May 0.1012 0.0987 0.1003
June 0.1006 0.0975 0.0990
July 0.0989 0.0968 0.0979
August 0.1019 0.0973 0.0993
September 0.1045 0.1017 0.1029
October 0.1050 0.1025 0.1039
November 0.1051 0.0995 0.1020
December 0.1024 0.0993 0.1006