YEARLY HIGH
0.0368 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.0309 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0334 BRL

2018 NPR to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NPR to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 28, valuing the pair at 0.0368. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 24, dropping to 0.0309.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0060 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0315 to the December average rate of 0.0344, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0368 was up 12.96% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0326, 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 184 BRL
2017 Average 153 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 154 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 29.93 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0360
0.0311
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR to BRL 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 0.0326, compared to 0.0341 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0326
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0341

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0034 BRL (High: 0.0345 / Low: 0.0310). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 BRL (High: 0.0321 / Low: 0.0310).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0034
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0036 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0036

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.0352) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0308), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0044 (+14.30%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.0352
2017 Avg (August) 0.0308

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0325 0.0309 0.0315
February 0.0321 0.0310 0.0315
March 0.0321 0.0309 0.0315
April 0.0330 0.0317 0.0324
May 0.0346 0.0329 0.0336
June 0.0363 0.0343 0.0348
July 0.0357 0.0336 0.0348
August 0.0368 0.0337 0.0352
September 0.0366 0.0345 0.0355
October 0.0345 0.0310 0.0319
November 0.0348 0.0315 0.0329
December 0.0350 0.0335 0.0344