YEARLY HIGH
0.6356 INR
YEARLY LOW
0.6202 INR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6253 INR

2018 NPR to INR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NPR to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 10, valuing the pair at 0.6356. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 22, dropping to 0.6202.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0154 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6252 to the December average rate of 0.6258, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.6356 was up 0.74% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.6310, 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 3,178 INR
2017 Average 3,125 INR
Yearly Trough Low 3,101 INR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 77.02 INR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.6259
0.6248
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR to INR 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 0.6253, compared to 0.6253 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6253
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6253

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0135 INR (High: 0.6356 / Low: 0.6222). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0046 INR (High: 0.6280 / Low: 0.6233).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0135
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0046

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.6258) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.6248), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0011 (+0.17%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.6258
2017 Avg (December) 0.6248

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6287 0.6224 0.6252
February 0.6303 0.6230 0.6257
March 0.6280 0.6233 0.6251
April 0.6286 0.6228 0.6251
May 0.6293 0.6227 0.6255
June 0.6280 0.6214 0.6252
July 0.6278 0.6226 0.6250
August 0.6281 0.6225 0.6249
September 0.6279 0.6207 0.6255
October 0.6299 0.6218 0.6253
November 0.6308 0.6202 0.6249
December 0.6356 0.6222 0.6258