2018 NPR to LAK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 NPR to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the NPR to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 82.1759. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 9, dropping to 71.7169.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.4590 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 81.6440 to the December average rate of 75.6208, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 82.1759 was up 0.58% compared to the 2017 peak of 81.6988, 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 LAK 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 79.3081, compared to 74.8738 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.4342 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 3.9277 LAK (High: 76.6570 / Low: 72.7293). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5260 LAK (High: 80.0536 / Low: 79.5276).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 2.3979 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 81.6440) against the same month in 2017 (average: 74.5377), the exchange rate shifted by +7.1063 (+9.53%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82.1759 | 81.1302 | 81.6440 |
| February | 81.4761 | 79.6320 | 80.5684 |
| March | 80.0536 | 79.5276 | 79.7943 |
| April | 79.9058 | 77.7271 | 79.0938 |
| May | 78.2199 | 76.5298 | 77.3017 |
| June | 78.1825 | 76.5689 | 77.4463 |
| July | 77.0815 | 76.3839 | 76.6937 |
| August | 77.0560 | 75.0683 | 76.2947 |
| September | 75.0683 | 73.1771 | 73.8968 |
| October | 73.0944 | 71.7169 | 72.4165 |
| November | 76.6570 | 72.7293 | 74.3205 |
| December | 76.6913 | 74.1377 | 75.6208 |