2018 NPR to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1140 JPY

YEARLY LOW

0.9442 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0109 JPY

2018 NPR to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NPR to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 1.1140. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 10, dropping to 0.9442.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1698 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0901 to the December average rate of 0.9922, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.1140 was up 0.50% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.1085, 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 5,570 JPY

2017 Average 5,385 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 4,721 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 848.83 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.1034

0.9438

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR to JPY 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 1.0353, compared to 0.9864 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0490 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0353

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9864

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0588 JPY (High: 1.0183 / Low: 0.9594). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0156 JPY (High: 1.0306 / Low: 1.0149).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0588

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0156

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0425 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0425

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 1.0901) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.0561), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0339 (+3.21%).

2018 Avg (January) 1.0901

2017 Avg (January) 1.0561

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1140	1.0675	1.0901
February	1.0810	1.0225	1.0476
March	1.0267	1.0072	1.0188
April	1.0306	1.0149	1.0242
May	1.0320	0.9978	1.0159
June	1.0279	1.0039	1.0155
July	1.0326	1.0020	1.0139
August	1.0191	0.9781	0.9975
September	0.9810	0.9588	0.9718
October	0.9775	0.9442	0.9571
November	1.0183	0.9594	0.9857
December	1.0165	0.9817	0.9922