2018 MAD to NPR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

12.5773 NPR

YEARLY LOW

10.8460 NPR

YEARLY AVERAGE

11.6489 NPR

2018 MAD to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MAD to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 11, valuing the pair at 12.5773. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 10.8460.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7313 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.0032 to the December average rate of 11.8503, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.70% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 12.5773 was up 13.10% compared to the 2017 peak of 11.1207, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 62,887 NPR

2017 Average 53,688 NPR

Yearly Trough Low 54,230 NPR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,656.48 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

12.5595

10.8617

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD 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 11.3036, compared to 11.9941 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6905 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.3036

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.9941

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.6339 NPR (High: 12.3387 / Low: 11.7048). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0792 NPR (High: 11.3779 / Low: 11.2987).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.6339

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0792

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 0.3322 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3322

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 12.4180) against the same month in 2017 (average: 11.0211), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3969 (+12.68%).

2018 Avg (October) 12.4180

2017 Avg (October) 11.0211

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	11.1272	10.8460	11.0032
February	11.3125	11.1258	11.2071
March	11.3779	11.2987	11.3281
April	11.5574	11.2656	11.4043
May	11.5561	11.3255	11.4611
June	11.5534	11.2993	11.4180
July	11.6841	11.5490	11.6171
August	12.0456	11.5441	11.7363
September	12.4309	12.0312	12.2572
October	12.5773	12.2790	12.4180
November	12.3387	11.7048	12.0858
December	12.1296	11.6885	11.8503