YEARLY HIGH
2.5541 YER
YEARLY LOW
2.1004 YER
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.2943 YER

2018 NPR to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NPR to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 6, valuing the pair at 2.5541. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 9, dropping to 2.1004.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4538 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4586 to the December average rate of 2.2148, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.92% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.5541 was up 3.62% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.4650, 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 12,771 YER
2017 Average 12,017 YER
Yearly Trough Low 10,502 YER
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,268.88 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.4919
2.0924
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR to YER 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 2.3856, compared to 2.2030 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1826 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3856
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2030

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was March, with a trading range of 0.1552 YER (High: 2.5541 / Low: 2.3989). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0230 YER (High: 2.2895 / Low: 2.2665).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1552
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0230

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 0.0783 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0783

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 2.4152) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.3716), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0436 (+1.84%).

2018 Avg (March) 2.4152
2017 Avg (March) 2.3716

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.4737 2.4403 2.4586
February 2.4568 2.4007 2.4303
March 2.5541 2.3989 2.4152
April 2.4166 2.3400 2.3825
May 2.3509 2.2917 2.3184
June 2.3359 2.2760 2.3087
July 2.2895 2.2665 2.2786
August 2.2849 2.2053 2.2496
September 2.2053 2.1524 2.1713
October 2.1471 2.1004 2.1257
November 2.2459 2.1302 2.1782
December 2.2438 2.1728 2.2148