2018 NPR to ETB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2726 ETB

YEARLY LOW

0.2338 ETB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2534 ETB

2018 NPR to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NPR to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 0.2726. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 10, dropping to 0.2338.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0388 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2697 to the December average rate of 0.2495, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2726 was up 1.66% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2682, 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 1,363 ETB

2017 Average 1,152 ETB

Yearly Trough Low 1,169 ETB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 194.21 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2730

0.2334

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR to ETB 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 0.2619, compared to 0.2449 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0170 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2619

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2449

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0143 ETB (High: 0.2522 / Low: 0.2378). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0024 ETB (High: 0.2657 / Low: 0.2633).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0143

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0024

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 0.0079 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0079

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.2697) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2072), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0625 (+30.16%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.2697

2017 Avg (January) 0.2072

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2726	0.2664	0.2697
February	0.2704	0.2641	0.2670
March	0.2657	0.2633	0.2643
April	0.2645	0.2571	0.2616
May	0.2589	0.2519	0.2549
June	0.2570	0.2505	0.2542
July	0.2529	0.2488	0.2509
August	0.2530	0.2435	0.2484
September	0.2435	0.2383	0.2405
October	0.2393	0.2338	0.2367
November	0.2522	0.2378	0.2436
December	0.2542	0.2439	0.2495