YEARLY HIGH
0.4274 SDG
YEARLY LOW
0.0684 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2100 SDG

2018 NPR to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NPR to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 0.4274. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 0.0684.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3590 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0689 to the December average rate of 0.4211, the exchange rate registered a net change of 511.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4274 was up 522.31% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0687, 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 2,137 SDG
2017 Average 319 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 342 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,794.90 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4563
0.0337
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR to SDG 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 0.1518, compared to 0.2682 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1164 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1518
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2682

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.2536 SDG (High: 0.4054 / Low: 0.1518). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 SDG (High: 0.0692 / Low: 0.0684).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.2536
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0056 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0056

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.4211) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0655), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3556 (+543.13%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.4211
2017 Avg (December) 0.0655

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0692 0.0684 0.0689
February 0.1766 0.0689 0.1620
March 0.1753 0.1727 0.1738
April 0.1747 0.1686 0.1723
May 0.1707 0.1653 0.1673
June 0.1685 0.1637 0.1663
July 0.1648 0.1631 0.1639
August 0.1643 0.1590 0.1619
September 0.1592 0.1548 0.1563
October 0.4054 0.1518 0.2912
November 0.4273 0.4054 0.4146
December 0.4274 0.4128 0.4211