2018 NPR to LSL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1357 LSL

YEARLY LOW

0.1114 LSL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1208 LSL

2018 NPR to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NPR to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 16, valuing the pair at 0.1357. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 23, dropping to 0.1114.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0243 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1197 to the December average rate of 0.1262, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1357 was down 2.11% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1386, 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 678 LSL

2017 Average 639 LSL

Yearly Trough Low 557 LSL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 121.50 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1293

0.1126

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR to LSL 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 0.1170, compared to 0.1245 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0075 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1170

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1245

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0143 LSL (High: 0.1357 / Low: 0.1214). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0033 LSL (High: 0.1156 / Low: 0.1123).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0143

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0033

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0048 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0048

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.1279) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1274), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0005 (+0.38%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.1279

2017 Avg (September) 0.1274

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1226	0.1162	0.1197
February	0.1183	0.1114	0.1149
March	0.1156	0.1123	0.1140
April	0.1173	0.1136	0.1151
May	0.1188	0.1137	0.1162
June	0.1258	0.1168	0.1222
July	0.1259	0.1194	0.1221
August	0.1288	0.1197	0.1248
September	0.1357	0.1214	0.1279
October	0.1257	0.1210	0.1234
November	0.1245	0.1209	0.1226
December	0.1298	0.1212	0.1262