YEARLY HIGH
0.0177 AWG
YEARLY LOW
0.0151 AWG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0164 AWG

2018 NPR to AWG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NPR to AWG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 0.0177. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 9, dropping to 0.0151.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0026 AWG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0176 to the December average rate of 0.0159, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0177 was down 0.00% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0177, 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 88 AWG
2017 Average 86 AWG
Yearly Trough Low 76 AWG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12.81 AWG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0178
0.0151
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR to AWG 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 0.0170, compared to 0.0158 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0170
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0158

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0008 AWG (High: 0.0161 / Low: 0.0153). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 AWG (High: 0.0172 / Low: 0.0171).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0008
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 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0176) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0165), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0011 (+6.49%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0176
2017 Avg (January) 0.0165

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0177 0.0175 0.0176
February 0.0176 0.0171 0.0174
March 0.0172 0.0171 0.0172
April 0.0172 0.0167 0.0170
May 0.0168 0.0164 0.0166
June 0.0167 0.0163 0.0165
July 0.0164 0.0162 0.0163
August 0.0164 0.0158 0.0161
September 0.0158 0.0155 0.0156
October 0.0154 0.0151 0.0153
November 0.0161 0.0153 0.0157
December 0.0161 0.0156 0.0159