YEARLY HIGH
0.0069 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.0060 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0065 XDR

2018 NPR to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NPR to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 0.0069. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 9, dropping to 0.0060.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0009 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0068 to the December average rate of 0.0064, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0069 was down 3.48% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0072, 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 35 XDR
2017 Average 35 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 30 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4.42 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0069
0.0060
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR to XDR 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 0.0066, compared to 0.0063 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0066
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0063

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0004 XDR (High: 0.0065 / Low: 0.0061). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 XDR (High: 0.0066 / Low: 0.0066).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004
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 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0068) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0068), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0000 (+0.53%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0068
2017 Avg (January) 0.0068

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0069 0.0067 0.0068
February 0.0067 0.0066 0.0067
March 0.0066 0.0066 0.0066
April 0.0067 0.0065 0.0066
May 0.0066 0.0064 0.0065
June 0.0066 0.0065 0.0065
July 0.0065 0.0064 0.0065
August 0.0065 0.0063 0.0064
September 0.0063 0.0061 0.0062
October 0.0062 0.0060 0.0061
November 0.0065 0.0061 0.0063
December 0.0064 0.0062 0.0064