YEARLY HIGH
28.6392 NPR
YEARLY LOW
25.1210 NPR
YEARLY AVERAGE
27.0933 NPR

2018 MYR to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MYR to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 9, valuing the pair at 28.6392. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 25.1210.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.5181 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 25.7427 to the December average rate of 27.0926, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 28.6392 was up 12.58% compared to the 2017 peak of 25.4379, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 MYR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 572,784 NPR
2017 Average 484,701 NPR
Yearly Trough Low 502,421 NPR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 70,362.87 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

28.5704
25.4857
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR 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 26.6748, compared to 27.5118 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8371 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 26.6748
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 27.5118

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 1.5516 NPR (High: 28.2198 / Low: 26.6682). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3757 NPR (High: 27.2996 / Low: 26.9239).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.5516
June Spread (Stable) ±0.3757

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 0.8302 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8302

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 28.3134) against the same month in 2017 (average: 24.6243), the exchange rate shifted by +3.6891 (+14.98%).

2018 Avg (October) 28.3134
2017 Avg (October) 24.6243

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 26.2315 25.1210 25.7427
February 26.6221 26.0523 26.3248
March 27.0493 26.4687 26.6490
April 27.3441 26.7779 27.0250
May 27.5078 26.5978 27.1897
June 27.2996 26.9239 27.1174
July 27.3792 26.9541 27.1401
August 27.5736 26.9325 27.1863
September 28.1509 27.5406 27.8556
October 28.6392 27.9873 28.3134
November 28.2198 26.6682 27.4831
December 27.5323 26.6087 27.0926