YEARLY HIGH
0.0224 TOP
YEARLY LOW
0.0194 TOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0208 TOP

2018 NPR to TOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NPR to TOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.0224. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 9, dropping to 0.0194.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0030 TOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0221 to the December average rate of 0.0201, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0224 was down 2.30% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0229, 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 112 TOP
2017 Average 109 TOP
Yearly Trough Low 97 TOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14.87 TOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0223
0.0193
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR to TOP 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 0.0214, compared to 0.0203 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0214
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0203

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0010 TOP (High: 0.0205 / Low: 0.0196). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 TOP (High: 0.0215 / Low: 0.0213).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0010
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0221) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0211), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0009 (+4.45%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0221
2017 Avg (January) 0.0211

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0224 0.0217 0.0221
February 0.0218 0.0213 0.0215
March 0.0215 0.0213 0.0214
April 0.0215 0.0207 0.0212
May 0.0213 0.0206 0.0210
June 0.0213 0.0209 0.0211
July 0.0213 0.0209 0.0211
August 0.0211 0.0204 0.0208
September 0.0204 0.0199 0.0200
October 0.0198 0.0194 0.0196
November 0.0205 0.0196 0.0200
December 0.0205 0.0196 0.0201