YEARLY HIGH
85.8010 NPR
YEARLY LOW
74.8755 NPR
YEARLY AVERAGE
80.1681 NPR

2018 LYD to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LYD to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 9, valuing the pair at 85.8010. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 74.8755.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.9255 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 75.6844 to the December average rate of 80.9129, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 85.8010 was up 11.33% compared to the 2017 peak of 77.0663, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 429,005 NPR
2017 Average 373,966 NPR
Yearly Trough Low 374,377 NPR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 54,627.61 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

86.0698
74.7403
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD 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 78.3047, compared to 82.0314 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.7268 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 78.3047
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 82.0314

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 4.3497 NPR (High: 84.2043 / Low: 79.8546). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9320 NPR (High: 78.8430 / Low: 77.9110).

November Spread (Volatile) ±4.3497
March Spread (Stable) ±0.9320

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 2.7369 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.7369

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 85.1256) against the same month in 2017 (average: 76.0482), the exchange rate shifted by +9.0775 (+11.94%).

2018 Avg (October) 85.1256
2017 Avg (October) 76.0482

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 76.7057 74.8755 75.6844
February 78.7111 76.8537 77.4639
March 78.8430 77.9110 78.2961
April 80.2931 78.0458 79.0470
May 80.5744 78.8312 79.7114
June 80.3795 78.5184 79.6252
July 80.7868 79.5194 80.0414
August 82.3359 79.1871 80.2815
September 84.3324 82.3074 83.4384
October 85.8010 84.2059 85.1256
November 84.2043 79.8546 82.3888
December 82.6511 79.8221 80.9129