YEARLY HIGH
1.0973 ALL
YEARLY LOW
0.9148 ALL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9898 ALL

2018 NPR to ALL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NPR to ALL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 1.0973. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 11, dropping to 0.9148.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1825 ALL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0754 to the December average rate of 0.9601, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.0973 was down 11.83% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.2445, 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 5,486 ALL
2017 Average 5,710 ALL
Yearly Trough Low 4,574 ALL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 912.39 ALL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.0903
0.9106
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR to ALL 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 1.0226, compared to 0.9569 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0657 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0226
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9569

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0509 ALL (High: 0.9844 / Low: 0.9335). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0151 ALL (High: 0.9886 / Low: 0.9735).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0509
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0151

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 0.0370 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0370

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 1.0754) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.1777), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1024 (-8.69%).

2018 Avg (January) 1.0754
2017 Avg (January) 1.1777

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0973 1.0543 1.0754
February 1.0604 1.0281 1.0436
March 1.0368 1.0073 1.0225
April 1.0225 0.9882 1.0030
May 1.0079 0.9827 0.9947
June 1.0083 0.9828 0.9965
July 0.9886 0.9735 0.9813
August 0.9979 0.9543 0.9789
September 0.9601 0.9245 0.9420
October 0.9360 0.9148 0.9256
November 0.9844 0.9335 0.9539
December 0.9807 0.9445 0.9601