2018 NPR to GMD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4789 GMD

YEARLY LOW

0.4141 GMD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4403 GMD

2018 NPR to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NPR to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 0.4789. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 10, dropping to 0.4141.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0647 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4715 to the December average rate of 0.4377, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4789 was up 2.51% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4671, 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 2,394 GMD

2017 Average 2,201 GMD

Yearly Trough Low 2,071 GMD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 323.66 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4766

0.4150

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR to GMD 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 0.4513, compared to 0.4294 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0219 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4513

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4294

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0230 GMD (High: 0.4440 / Low: 0.4211). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0053 GMD (High: 0.4579 / Low: 0.4526).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0230

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0053

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0126 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0126

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.4715) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3998), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0717 (+17.93%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.4715

2017 Avg (January) 0.3998

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4789	0.4655	0.4715
February	0.4696	0.4528	0.4596
March	0.4579	0.4526	0.4547
April	0.4567	0.4408	0.4495
May	0.4432	0.4317	0.4369
June	0.4405	0.4286	0.4353
July	0.4388	0.4279	0.4342
August	0.4388	0.4231	0.4323
September	0.4250	0.4141	0.4210
October	0.4245	0.4158	0.4202
November	0.4440	0.4211	0.4311
December	0.4431	0.4306	0.4377