2018 LRD to NPR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.8420 NPR

YEARLY LOW

0.6771 NPR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.7631 NPR

2018 LRD to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LRD to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 0.8420. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 17, dropping to 0.6771.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1648 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8026 to the December average rate of 0.7172, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.8420 was down 29.68% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.1973, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,210 NPR

2017 Average 5,064 NPR

Yearly Trough Low 3,386 NPR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 824.13 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.8267

0.6974

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 0.7970, compared to 0.7293 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0677 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7970

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7293

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 0.0537 NPR (High: 0.7308 / Low: 0.6771). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0105 NPR (High: 0.7998 / Low: 0.7893).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0537

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0105

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0535 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0535

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.8159) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.1379), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3220 (-28.30%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.8159

2017 Avg (February) 1.1379

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.8288	0.7869	0.8026
February	0.8420	0.7945	0.8159
March	0.7998	0.7893	0.7937
April	0.8175	0.7862	0.8014
May	0.8231	0.7809	0.8066
June	0.7788	0.7308	0.7617
July	0.7308	0.6771	0.7082
August	0.7360	0.7173	0.7252
September	0.7527	0.7269	0.7446
October	0.7592	0.7464	0.7518
November	0.7502	0.7051	0.7287
December	0.7321	0.7079	0.7172