2018 NPR to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.6214 RUB

YEARLY LOW

0.5370 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5737 RUB

2018 NPR to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NPR to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.6214. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 0.5370.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0845 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5566 to the December average rate of 0.5982, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.6214 was up 4.26% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.5960, 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 3,107 RUB

2017 Average 2,800 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 2,685 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 422.33 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.6031

0.5442

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR to RUB 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 0.5654, compared to 0.5820 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0165 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5654

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5820

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.0562 RUB (High: 0.6054 / Low: 0.5491). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0124 RUB (High: 0.5670 / Low: 0.5545).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0562

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0124

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0271 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0271

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.5982) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.5698), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0284 (+4.98%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.5982

2017 Avg (December) 0.5698

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5665	0.5501	0.5566
February	0.5676	0.5370	0.5521
March	0.5562	0.5420	0.5491
April	0.6054	0.5491	0.5784
May	0.5980	0.5619	0.5774
June	0.5844	0.5716	0.5789
July	0.5797	0.5610	0.5720
August	0.6158	0.5749	0.5968
September	0.6089	0.5642	0.5864
October	0.5670	0.5545	0.5594
November	0.6016	0.5590	0.5789
December	0.6214	0.5765	0.5982