2018 NPR to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

10.6999 KRW

YEARLY LOW

9.5177 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

10.0727 KRW

2018 NPR to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NPR to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 2, valuing the pair at 10.6999. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 3, dropping to 9.5177.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1821 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.4705 to the December average rate of 9.9405, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 10.6999 was down 4.57% compared to the 2017 peak of 11.2120, 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 53,499 KRW

2017 Average 54,272 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 47,589 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,910.68 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

10.5679

9.5383

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR to KRW 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 10.2496, compared to 9.8958 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3539 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.2496

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.8958

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.5338 KRW (High: 10.0515 / Low: 9.5177). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1325 KRW (High: 10.5385 / Low: 10.4060).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.5338

January Spread (Stable) ±0.1325

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 0.3617 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3617

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 10.4821) against the same month in 2017 (average: 10.6509), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1688 (-1.58%).

2018 Avg (February) 10.4821

2017 Avg (February) 10.6509

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	10.5385	10.4060	10.4705
February	10.6999	10.3284	10.4821
March	10.4303	10.1858	10.2998
April	10.3278	9.9864	10.1771
May	10.1297	9.8804	9.9709
June	10.2559	9.9450	10.0974
July	10.3277	10.1107	10.2126
August	10.2730	9.8105	10.0769
September	9.8291	9.5690	9.7153
October	9.7595	9.5239	9.6241
November	10.0515	9.5177	9.8054
December	10.0669	9.7646	9.9405