YEARLY HIGH
0.3349 NPR
YEARLY LOW
0.2905 NPR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3174 NPR

2018 KZT to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KZT to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 24, valuing the pair at 0.3349. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.2905.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0444 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3115 to the December average rate of 0.3038, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3349 was down 2.27% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3427, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,675 NPR
2017 Average 1,598 NPR
Yearly Trough Low 1,452 NPR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 222.20 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3309
0.3014
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KZT 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 0.3216, compared to 0.3131 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0084 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3216
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3131

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0230 NPR (High: 0.3278 / Low: 0.3048). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0050 NPR (High: 0.3269 / Low: 0.3220).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0230
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0050

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0101 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0101

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 0.3285) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3283), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+0.04%).

2018 Avg (May) 0.3285
2017 Avg (May) 0.3283

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3176 0.3050 0.3115
February 0.3254 0.3150 0.3200
March 0.3269 0.3220 0.3242
April 0.3281 0.3161 0.3233
May 0.3349 0.3227 0.3285
June 0.3253 0.3189 0.3221
July 0.3221 0.3160 0.3191
August 0.3156 0.3071 0.3112
September 0.3278 0.3048 0.3143
October 0.3245 0.3178 0.3203
November 0.3170 0.2984 0.3102
December 0.3112 0.2905 0.3038