YEARLY HIGH
0.1321 NAD
YEARLY LOW
0.1113 NAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1207 NAD

2018 NPR to NAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NPR to NAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 0.1321. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 24, dropping to 0.1113.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0208 NAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1197 to the December average rate of 0.1260, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1321 was down 4.64% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1385, 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 660 NAD
2017 Average 639 NAD
Yearly Trough Low 557 NAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 103.75 NAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1281
0.1126
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR to NAD 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 0.1169, 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 0.0076 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1169
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1245

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0106 NAD (High: 0.1321 / Low: 0.1215). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0035 NAD (High: 0.1171 / Low: 0.1136).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0106
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0035

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0049 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0049

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.1268) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1275), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0007 (-0.52%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.1268
2017 Avg (September) 0.1275

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1226 0.1160 0.1197
February 0.1186 0.1113 0.1149
March 0.1159 0.1122 0.1139
April 0.1171 0.1136 0.1152
May 0.1186 0.1128 0.1159
June 0.1261 0.1168 0.1221
July 0.1259 0.1194 0.1225
August 0.1302 0.1203 0.1259
September 0.1321 0.1215 0.1268
October 0.1254 0.1210 0.1232
November 0.1245 0.1208 0.1227
December 0.1298 0.1211 0.1260