YEARLY HIGH
31.9110 NPR
YEARLY LOW
28.9183 NPR
YEARLY AVERAGE
30.2911 NPR

2018 PLN to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PLN to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 26, valuing the pair at 31.9110. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 29, dropping to 28.9183.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.9928 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 29.8537 to the December average rate of 29.9749, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 31.9110 was up 8.80% compared to the 2017 peak of 29.3310, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 638,221 NPR
2017 Average 552,988 NPR
Yearly Trough Low 578,365 NPR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 59,855.51 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

31.6226
29.1961
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN 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 30.1316, compared to 30.4506 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3189 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 30.1316
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 30.4506

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 1.6248 NPR (High: 31.0451 / Low: 29.4203). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5837 NPR (High: 30.7979 / Low: 30.2143).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.6248
March Spread (Stable) ±0.5837

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 1.0302 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0302

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 31.2334) against the same month in 2017 (average: 28.7914), the exchange rate shifted by +2.4420 (+8.48%).

2018 Avg (September) 31.2334
2017 Avg (September) 28.7914

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 30.5738 28.9886 29.8537
February 30.8153 30.0486 30.5146
March 30.7979 30.2143 30.4833
April 31.2367 30.2864 30.7585
May 30.2010 28.9183 29.7816
June 29.8678 29.0703 29.3983
July 30.1013 29.1099 29.7137
August 30.8624 29.2541 29.9708
September 31.9110 30.6039 31.2334
October 31.9078 30.8598 31.4204
November 31.0451 29.4203 30.3902
December 30.5280 29.5410 29.9749