YEARLY HIGH
0.0363 AED
YEARLY LOW
0.0309 AED
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0337 AED

2018 NPR to AED Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NPR to AED exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 0.0363. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 9, dropping to 0.0309.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0054 AED. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0361 to the December average rate of 0.0325, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0363 was up 0.36% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0362, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 181 AED
2017 Average 176 AED
Yearly Trough Low 154 AED
Transaction Impact: A difference of 27.18 AED purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0366
0.0307
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR to AED 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 0.0350, compared to 0.0323 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0027 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0350
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0323

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0017 AED (High: 0.0330 / Low: 0.0313). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 AED (High: 0.0354 / Low: 0.0352).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0017
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0361) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0337), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0024 (+6.98%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0361
2017 Avg (January) 0.0337

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0363 0.0358 0.0361
February 0.0361 0.0352 0.0357
March 0.0354 0.0352 0.0353
April 0.0355 0.0343 0.0350
May 0.0345 0.0336 0.0340
June 0.0343 0.0334 0.0339
July 0.0336 0.0333 0.0334
August 0.0335 0.0324 0.0330
September 0.0324 0.0316 0.0319
October 0.0315 0.0309 0.0312
November 0.0330 0.0313 0.0320
December 0.0329 0.0319 0.0325