YEARLY HIGH
0.0073 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.0064 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0069 GBP

2018 NPR to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NPR to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.0073. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 11, dropping to 0.0064.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0009 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0071 to the December average rate of 0.0070, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0073 was down 7.11% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0078, 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 36 GBP
2017 Average 37 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 32 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4.54 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0072
0.0065
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR to GBP 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 0.0069, compared to 0.0068 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0069
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0068

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0005 GBP (High: 0.0070 / Low: 0.0065). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 GBP (High: 0.0070 / Low: 0.0069).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0005
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0071) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0074), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0003 (-4.39%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0071
2017 Avg (January) 0.0074

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0073 0.0069 0.0071
February 0.0070 0.0069 0.0070
March 0.0070 0.0068 0.0069
April 0.0069 0.0067 0.0068
May 0.0070 0.0068 0.0069
June 0.0070 0.0069 0.0069
July 0.0070 0.0068 0.0069
August 0.0071 0.0068 0.0070
September 0.0068 0.0065 0.0067
October 0.0067 0.0064 0.0065
November 0.0070 0.0065 0.0067
December 0.0071 0.0069 0.0070