2018 NPR to LBP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

15.0125 LBP

YEARLY LOW

12.7142 LBP

YEARLY AVERAGE

13.8613 LBP

2018 NPR to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NPR to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 15.0125. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 9, dropping to 12.7142.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.2982 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.8750 to the December average rate of 13.3522, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 15.0125 was up 0.98% compared to the 2017 peak of 14.8671, 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 75,062 LBP

2017 Average 72,458 LBP

Yearly Trough Low 63,571 LBP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,491.24 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

15.0781

12.6401

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR to LBP 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 14.4154, compared to 13.3072 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.1082 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.4154

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.3072

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.6814 LBP (High: 13.5547 / Low: 12.8733). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1457 LBP (High: 14.6476 / Low: 14.5018).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.6814

March Spread (Stable) ±0.1457

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.4666 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4666

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 14.8750) against the same month in 2017 (average: 13.8441), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0309 (+7.45%).

2018 Avg (January) 14.8750

2017 Avg (January) 13.8441

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	15.0125	14.7627	14.8750
February	14.8234	14.5025	14.6995
March	14.6476	14.5018	14.5603
April	14.6149	14.1439	14.3941
May	14.2892	13.8711	14.0174
June	14.1025	13.7326	13.9460
July	13.8282	13.6432	13.7595
August	13.8244	13.3469	13.5966
September	13.3822	13.0008	13.1300
October	12.9823	12.7142	12.8433
November	13.5547	12.8733	13.1612
December	13.5391	13.0775	13.3522