2018 NPR to HTG Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.6944 HTG

YEARLY LOW

0.5883 HTG

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6179 HTG

2018 NPR to HTG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NPR to HTG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 0.6944. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 10, dropping to 0.5883.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1061 HTG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6336 to the December average rate of 0.6731, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.6944 was up 3.23% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.6727, 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 3,472 HTG

2017 Average 3,120 HTG

Yearly Trough Low 2,941 HTG

Transaction Impact: A difference of 530.49 HTG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.6806

0.5913

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR to HTG 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 0.6164, compared to 0.6195 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0031 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6164

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6195

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0523 HTG (High: 0.6615 / Low: 0.6092). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0090 HTG (High: 0.6235 / Low: 0.6145).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0523

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0090

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 0.0180 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0180

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.6731) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.6214), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0517 (+8.32%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.6731

2017 Avg (December) 0.6214

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.6464	0.6250	0.6336
February	0.6296	0.6159	0.6228
March	0.6235	0.6145	0.6195
April	0.6224	0.6058	0.6167
May	0.6077	0.5885	0.5987
June	0.6140	0.5965	0.6071
July	0.6162	0.5908	0.6044
August	0.6201	0.5951	0.6053
September	0.6082	0.5955	0.6018
October	0.6110	0.5883	0.6003
November	0.6615	0.6092	0.6319
December	0.6944	0.6511	0.6731