2018 NPR to CDF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

15.9138 CDF

YEARLY LOW

13.7147 CDF

YEARLY AVERAGE

14.8344 CDF

2018 NPR to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NPR to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 15.9138. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 3, dropping to 13.7147.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.1991 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.7289 to the December average rate of 14.3835, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 15.9138 was down 1.45% compared to the 2017 peak of 16.1485, 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 79,569 CDF

2017 Average 70,124 CDF

Yearly Trough Low 68,574 CDF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,995.47 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

15.9194

13.6342

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR to CDF 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 15.3554, compared to 14.3134 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.0419 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.3554

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.3134

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 0.8597 CDF (High: 15.0999 / Low: 14.2402). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1638 CDF (High: 15.6352 / Low: 15.4715).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.8597

March Spread (Stable) ±0.1638

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 0.4316 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4316

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 15.7289) against the same month in 2017 (average: 11.1472), the exchange rate shifted by +4.5818 (+41.10%).

2018 Avg (January) 15.7289

2017 Avg (January) 11.1472

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	15.9138	15.3184	15.7289
February	15.8219	15.4853	15.6378
March	15.6352	15.4715	15.5432
April	15.5294	15.0904	15.3716
May	15.1662	14.7756	14.9568
June	15.0654	14.6771	14.8938
July	15.0999	14.2402	14.7477
August	14.8718	14.4055	14.6174
September	14.4659	13.9817	14.1858
October	14.0138	13.7176	13.8246
November	14.5374	13.7147	14.1218
December	14.6582	14.0194	14.3835