YEARLY HIGH
0.0099 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.0084 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0092 USD

2018 NPR to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NPR to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 0.0099. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 9, dropping to 0.0084.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0015 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0098 to the December average rate of 0.0088, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0099 was up 0.35% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0098, 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 49 USD
2017 Average 48 USD
Yearly Trough Low 42 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7.40 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0100
0.0084
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NPR to USD 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 0.0095, compared to 0.0088 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0095
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0088

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0005 USD (High: 0.0090 / Low: 0.0085). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 USD (High: 0.0096 / Low: 0.0096).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0005
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0098) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0092), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0006 (+6.98%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0098
2017 Avg (January) 0.0092

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0099 0.0097 0.0098
February 0.0098 0.0096 0.0097
March 0.0096 0.0096 0.0096
April 0.0097 0.0093 0.0095
May 0.0094 0.0092 0.0093
June 0.0093 0.0091 0.0092
July 0.0091 0.0091 0.0091
August 0.0091 0.0088 0.0090
September 0.0088 0.0086 0.0087
October 0.0086 0.0084 0.0085
November 0.0090 0.0085 0.0087
December 0.0090 0.0087 0.0088