2018 NPR to IDR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 NPR to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the NPR to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 133.1583. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 11, dropping to 123.8611.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.2972 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 131.7362 to the December average rate of 128.4455, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 133.1583 was up 0.19% compared to the 2017 peak of 132.9039, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 NPR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
NPR to IDR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 131.0402, compared to 128.1249 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.9153 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 5.2698 IDR (High: 130.3618 / Low: 125.0920). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0336 IDR (High: 132.6411 / Low: 131.6075).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and March, 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 3.8438 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 131.7362) against the same month in 2017 (average: 122.7355), the exchange rate shifted by +9.0007 (+7.33%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 133.1583 | 130.2994 | 131.7362 |
| February | 132.9412 | 131.1795 | 131.8662 |
| March | 132.6411 | 131.6075 | 132.2620 |
| April | 132.9128 | 129.6915 | 131.3806 |
| May | 130.8386 | 128.8516 | 130.0144 |
| June | 129.7796 | 127.8114 | 128.9819 |
| July | 130.7363 | 129.1787 | 129.9338 |
| August | 130.4987 | 126.6377 | 128.8117 |
| September | 126.7068 | 123.8611 | 124.9679 |
| October | 130.3618 | 125.0920 | 128.9768 |
| November | 128.9745 | 125.5301 | 127.6139 |
| December | 130.3001 | 126.6531 | 128.4455 |