2018 NPR to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

200.9097 STD

YEARLY LOW

177.5401 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

189.0847 STD

2018 NPR to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NPR to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 200.9097. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 31, dropping to 177.5401.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 23.3697 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 198.3683 to the December average rate of 186.2498, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 200.9097 was down 10.50% compared to the 2017 peak of 224.4814, 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 1,004,549 STD

2017 Average 1,042,778 STD

Yearly Trough Low 887,700 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 116,848.38 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

200.2891

177.2398

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR to STD 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 192.9422, compared to 185.2273 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 7.7149 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 192.9422

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 185.2273

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 9.6922 STD (High: 188.8445 / Low: 179.1524). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3864 STD (High: 191.9005 / Low: 190.5141).

November Spread (Volatile) ±9.6922

March Spread (Stable) ±1.3864

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 6.5744 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -6.5744

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 198.3683) against the same month in 2017 (average: 211.8934), the exchange rate shifted by -13.5251 (-6.38%).

2018 Avg (January) 198.3683

2017 Avg (January) 211.8934

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	200.9097	194.1857	198.3683
February	194.3696	191.1408	192.7275
March	191.9005	190.5141	191.1704
April	192.0692	187.1614	189.7821
May	195.3332	189.4263	191.8611
June	195.8825	192.0037	193.7436
July	192.1405	189.6378	191.0419
August	191.8895	185.4339	189.1654
September	185.4339	181.0165	182.5910
October	180.9281	177.5401	179.1606
November	188.8445	179.1524	183.1552
December	188.7029	182.7343	186.2498