YEARLY HIGH
35.7526 NPR
YEARLY LOW
31.3827 NPR
YEARLY AVERAGE
33.2715 NPR

2018 PEN to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PEN to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 9, valuing the pair at 35.7526. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 31.3827.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.3698 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 31.6556 to the December average rate of 33.5968, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 35.7526 was up 7.52% compared to the 2017 peak of 33.2505, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PEN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 178,763 NPR
2017 Average 159,714 NPR
Yearly Trough Low 156,914 NPR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,849.09 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

35.7116
31.2869
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to NPR 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 32.3398, compared to 34.2031 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.8633 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 32.3398
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 34.2031

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 1.9061 NPR (High: 34.8514 / Low: 32.9452). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2726 NPR (High: 33.6892 / Low: 33.4166).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.9061
July Spread (Stable) ±0.2726

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 1.2667 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2667

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 35.3429) against the same month in 2017 (average: 32.0208), the exchange rate shifted by +3.3220 (+10.37%).

2018 Avg (October) 35.3429
2017 Avg (October) 32.0208

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 31.8970 31.3827 31.6556
February 31.9919 31.3941 31.7042
March 32.3326 31.7240 32.0123
April 33.0023 31.9970 32.5263
May 33.4188 32.5456 32.9889
June 33.6067 32.8143 33.1517
July 33.6892 33.4166 33.5408
August 34.3466 33.4708 33.8236
September 35.2810 34.3465 34.8382
October 35.7526 35.0475 35.3429
November 34.8514 32.9452 34.0762
December 34.3460 32.9605 33.5968