YEARLY HIGH
0.0141 BND
YEARLY LOW
0.0117 BND
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0129 BND

2018 NPR to BND Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NPR to BND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 30, valuing the pair at 0.0141. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 7, dropping to 0.0117.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0024 BND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0130 to the December average rate of 0.0139, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0141 was up 3.12% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0137, 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 71 BND
2017 Average 66 BND
Yearly Trough Low 58 BND
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12.20 BND purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0141
0.0118
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR to BND 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 0.0128, compared to 0.0130 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0128
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0130

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0023 BND (High: 0.0141 / Low: 0.0118). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 BND (High: 0.0127 / Low: 0.0126).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0023
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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.0126) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0131), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0004 (-3.35%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.0126
2017 Avg (November) 0.0131

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0131 0.0128 0.0130
February 0.0129 0.0127 0.0128
March 0.0127 0.0126 0.0126
April 0.0127 0.0124 0.0125
May 0.0136 0.0122 0.0125
June 0.0140 0.0123 0.0132
July 0.0138 0.0122 0.0129
August 0.0138 0.0122 0.0135
September 0.0133 0.0118 0.0128
October 0.0121 0.0117 0.0120
November 0.0141 0.0118 0.0126
December 0.0141 0.0123 0.0139