YEARLY HIGH
0.0737 SRD
YEARLY LOW
0.0627 SRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0684 SRD

2018 NPR to SRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NPR to SRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 0.0737. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 9, dropping to 0.0627.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0110 SRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0733 to the December average rate of 0.0660, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0737 was down 0.14% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0738, 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 369 SRD
2017 Average 360 SRD
Yearly Trough Low 313 SRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 55.20 SRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0743
0.0623
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR to SRD 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 0.0711, compared to 0.0656 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0055 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0711
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0656

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0034 SRD (High: 0.0669 / Low: 0.0635). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 SRD (High: 0.0720 / Low: 0.0716).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0034
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 0.0023 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0023

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0733) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0686), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0047 (+6.89%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0733
2017 Avg (January) 0.0686

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0737 0.0727 0.0733
February 0.0733 0.0716 0.0725
March 0.0720 0.0716 0.0718
April 0.0721 0.0698 0.0711
May 0.0701 0.0684 0.0692
June 0.0697 0.0679 0.0689
July 0.0682 0.0672 0.0679
August 0.0681 0.0657 0.0670
September 0.0657 0.0641 0.0647
October 0.0640 0.0627 0.0633
November 0.0669 0.0635 0.0649
December 0.0669 0.0647 0.0660