2018 NPR to LRD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.4768 LRD

YEARLY LOW

1.1877 LRD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.3138 LRD

2018 NPR to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NPR to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 17, valuing the pair at 1.4768. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 4, dropping to 1.1877.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2891 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2461 to the December average rate of 1.3944, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.4768 was up 20.08% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.2299, 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 7,384 LRD

2017 Average 5,022 LRD

Yearly Trough Low 5,938 LRD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,445.52 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.4316

1.2072

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR to LRD 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 1.2556, compared to 1.3720 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1164 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2556

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3720

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 0.1085 LRD (High: 1.4768 / Low: 1.3683). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0166 LRD (High: 1.2669 / Low: 1.2503).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.1085

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0166

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 0.0360 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0360

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 1.4129) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.9004), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5125 (+56.93%).

2018 Avg (July) 1.4129

2017 Avg (July) 0.9004

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.2708	1.2066	1.2461
February	1.2587	1.1877	1.2259
March	1.2669	1.2503	1.2599
April	1.2719	1.2232	1.2480
May	1.2805	1.2149	1.2400
June	1.3683	1.2840	1.3136
July	1.4768	1.3683	1.4129
August	1.3941	1.3588	1.3791
September	1.3758	1.3286	1.3430
October	1.3398	1.3171	1.3302
November	1.4183	1.3330	1.3726
December	1.4126	1.3659	1.3944