2018 NPR to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0685 BOB

YEARLY LOW

0.0581 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0633 BOB

2018 NPR to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NPR to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 0.0685. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 9, dropping to 0.0581.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0104 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0679 to the December average rate of 0.0612, 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 0.0685 was down 0.06% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0686, 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 343 BOB

2017 Average 333 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 290 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 52.20 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0688

0.0577

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR to BOB 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 0.0658, compared to 0.0608 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0050 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0658

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0608

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0033 BOB (High: 0.0620 / Low: 0.0588). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 BOB (High: 0.0666 / Low: 0.0662).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0033

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 0.0021 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0021

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0679) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0635), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0044 (+6.87%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0679

2017 Avg (January) 0.0635

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0685	0.0674	0.0679
February	0.0678	0.0663	0.0671
March	0.0666	0.0662	0.0664
April	0.0665	0.0646	0.0658
May	0.0650	0.0633	0.0640
June	0.0645	0.0628	0.0638
July	0.0631	0.0623	0.0628
August	0.0631	0.0609	0.0621
September	0.0612	0.0594	0.0600
October	0.0593	0.0581	0.0587
November	0.0620	0.0588	0.0601
December	0.0620	0.0600	0.0612