2018 NPR to SLL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

75.7419 SLL

YEARLY LOW

57.1172 SLL

YEARLY AVERAGE

70.5695 SLL

2018 NPR to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NPR to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 75.7419. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 11, dropping to 57.1172.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 18.6247 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 75.2947 to the December average rate of 74.2324, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 75.7419 was up 1.01% compared to the 2017 peak of 74.9867, 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 378,710 SLL

2017 Average 359,121 SLL

Yearly Trough Low 285,586 SLL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 93,123.39 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

77.0064

56.4660

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR to SLL 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 72.0405, compared to 69.0985 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.9420 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 72.0405

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 69.0985

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 17.0487 SLL (High: 75.2561 / Low: 58.2074). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8293 SLL (High: 74.3135 / Low: 73.4841).

August Spread (Volatile) ±17.0487

March Spread (Stable) ±0.8293

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 8.7706 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -8.7706

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 75.2947) against the same month in 2017 (average: 63.3444), the exchange rate shifted by +11.9503 (+18.87%).

2018 Avg (January) 75.2947

2017 Avg (January) 63.3444

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	75.7419	74.7186	75.2947
February	75.1564	73.5285	74.5015
March	74.3135	73.4841	73.7808
April	74.6113	71.7632	73.2435
May	73.2512	70.9572	72.0965
June	72.9267	57.3299	63.3259
July	59.4766	57.1172	58.1777
August	75.2561	58.2074	65.1631
September	73.9072	72.1465	72.7741
October	71.9697	70.4982	71.2446
November	75.2665	71.4036	72.9990
December	75.2101	72.8312	74.2324