YEARLY HIGH
0.0836 SEK
YEARLY LOW
0.0757 SEK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0795 SEK

2018 NPR to SEK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NPR to SEK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 0.0836. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 24, dropping to 0.0757.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0079 SEK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0790 to the December average rate of 0.0800, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0836 was down 5.05% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0881, 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 418 SEK
2017 Average 410 SEK
Yearly Trough Low 378 SEK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 39.75 SEK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0820
0.0763
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR to SEK 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 0.0799, compared to 0.0792 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0799
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0792

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0050 SEK (High: 0.0806 / Low: 0.0757). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 SEK (High: 0.0803 / Low: 0.0785).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0050
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0038 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0038

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 0.0811) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0852), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0041 (-4.80%).

2018 Avg (May) 0.0811
2017 Avg (May) 0.0852

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0809 0.0774 0.0790
February 0.0795 0.0769 0.0781
March 0.0803 0.0785 0.0792
April 0.0823 0.0798 0.0806
May 0.0836 0.0796 0.0811
June 0.0822 0.0795 0.0812
July 0.0817 0.0791 0.0803
August 0.0830 0.0804 0.0815
September 0.0806 0.0757 0.0777
October 0.0781 0.0757 0.0768
November 0.0817 0.0770 0.0788
December 0.0814 0.0787 0.0800