YEARLY HIGH
0.1927 MXN
YEARLY LOW
0.1593 MXN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1760 MXN

2018 NPR to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NPR to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.1927. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 13, dropping to 0.1593.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0334 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1858 to the December average rate of 0.1777, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1927 was down 4.39% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2015, 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 963 MXN
2017 Average 907 MXN
Yearly Trough Low 796 MXN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 167.04 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1894
0.1605
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR to MXN 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 0.1814, compared to 0.1706 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0108 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1814
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1706

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0141 MXN (High: 0.1830 / Low: 0.1689). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0049 MXN (High: 0.1837 / Low: 0.1788).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0141
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0049

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0140 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0140

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.1858) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1960), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0102 (-5.22%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.1858
2017 Avg (January) 0.1960

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1927 0.1812 0.1858
February 0.1837 0.1788 0.1810
March 0.1814 0.1744 0.1787
April 0.1781 0.1718 0.1749
May 0.1845 0.1780 0.1810
June 0.1926 0.1795 0.1870
July 0.1816 0.1688 0.1729
August 0.1732 0.1676 0.1694
September 0.1693 0.1610 0.1648
October 0.1714 0.1593 0.1629
November 0.1830 0.1689 0.1760
December 0.1823 0.1742 0.1777