2018 LBP to NPR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0787 NPR

YEARLY LOW

0.0666 NPR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0723 NPR

2018 LBP to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LBP to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 9, valuing the pair at 0.0787. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 0.0666.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0120 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0672 to the December average rate of 0.0749, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0787 was up 8.02% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0728, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 393 NPR

2017 Average 345 NPR

Yearly Trough Low 333 NPR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 60.20 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0789

0.0662

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP 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 0.0694, compared to 0.0752 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0058 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0694

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0752

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0039 NPR (High: 0.0777 / Low: 0.0738). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 NPR (High: 0.0690 / Low: 0.0683).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0039

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

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 0.0019 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.0779) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0689), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0090 (+13.00%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.0779

2017 Avg (October) 0.0689

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0677	0.0666	0.0672
February	0.0690	0.0675	0.0680
March	0.0690	0.0683	0.0687
April	0.0707	0.0684	0.0695
May	0.0721	0.0700	0.0713
June	0.0728	0.0709	0.0717
July	0.0733	0.0723	0.0727
August	0.0749	0.0723	0.0736
September	0.0769	0.0747	0.0762
October	0.0787	0.0770	0.0779
November	0.0777	0.0738	0.0760
December	0.0765	0.0739	0.0749