2018 NPR to SBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0771 SBD

YEARLY LOW

0.0667 SBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0722 SBD

2018 NPR to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NPR to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 23, valuing the pair at 0.0771. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 9, dropping to 0.0667.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0104 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0763 to the December average rate of 0.0715, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0771 was down 0.81% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0777, 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 385 SBD

2017 Average 375 SBD

Yearly Trough Low 333 SBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 51.91 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0772

0.0667

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NPR to SBD 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 0.0743, compared to 0.0700 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0043 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0743

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0700

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0046 SBD (High: 0.0738 / Low: 0.0691). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 SBD (High: 0.0751 / Low: 0.0743).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0046

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0025 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0025

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0763) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0721), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0042 (+5.79%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0763

2017 Avg (January) 0.0721

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0771	0.0755	0.0763
February	0.0760	0.0745	0.0753
March	0.0751	0.0743	0.0747
April	0.0752	0.0728	0.0741
May	0.0733	0.0719	0.0725
June	0.0739	0.0723	0.0730
July	0.0727	0.0716	0.0720
August	0.0720	0.0695	0.0709
September	0.0695	0.0678	0.0684
October	0.0684	0.0667	0.0676
November	0.0716	0.0681	0.0696
December	0.0738	0.0691	0.0715