YEARLY HIGH
0.2926 TWD
YEARLY LOW
0.2601 TWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2758 TWD

2018 NPR to TWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NPR to TWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 0.2926. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 9, dropping to 0.2601.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0324 TWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2890 to the December average rate of 0.2723, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2926 was down 2.00% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2985, 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 1,463 TWD
2017 Average 1,461 TWD
Yearly Trough Low 1,301 TWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 162.25 TWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2917
0.2596
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR to TWD 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 0.2812, compared to 0.2704 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0108 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2812
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2704

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0162 TWD (High: 0.2767 / Low: 0.2605). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0037 TWD (High: 0.2820 / Low: 0.2783).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0162
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0037

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 0.0095 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0095

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.2890) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2913), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0022 (-0.77%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.2890
2017 Avg (January) 0.2913

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2926 0.2854 0.2890
February 0.2883 0.2814 0.2840
March 0.2820 0.2783 0.2806
April 0.2824 0.2768 0.2796
May 0.2792 0.2740 0.2765
June 0.2796 0.2755 0.2774
July 0.2793 0.2753 0.2779
August 0.2796 0.2703 0.2758
September 0.2703 0.2626 0.2663
October 0.2651 0.2601 0.2623
November 0.2767 0.2605 0.2678
December 0.2756 0.2666 0.2723