YEARLY HIGH
0.0756 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0698 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0728 SBD

2019 NPR to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the NPR to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 17, valuing the pair at 0.0756. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 4, dropping to 0.0698.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0059 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0718 to the December average rate of 0.0727, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0756 was down 1.85% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0771, 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 378 SBD
2018 Average 361 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 349 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 29.47 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0753
0.0709
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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 0.0728, compared to 0.0729 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0728
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0729

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.0041 SBD (High: 0.0740 / Low: 0.0699). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 SBD (High: 0.0733 / Low: 0.0722).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0041
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0028 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0028

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2019: 0.0750) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0720), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0029 (+4.09%).

2019 Avg (July) 0.0750
2018 Avg (July) 0.0720

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0740 0.0699 0.0718
February 0.0725 0.0698 0.0713
March 0.0743 0.0717 0.0731
April 0.0743 0.0722 0.0733
May 0.0742 0.0725 0.0733
June 0.0745 0.0734 0.0740
July 0.0756 0.0742 0.0750
August 0.0743 0.0708 0.0721
September 0.0730 0.0706 0.0723
October 0.0733 0.0722 0.0728
November 0.0736 0.0717 0.0724
December 0.0733 0.0721 0.0727