2018 SBD to NPR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

14.9948 NPR

YEARLY LOW

12.9750 NPR

YEARLY AVERAGE

13.8782 NPR

2018 SBD to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SBD to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 9, valuing the pair at 14.9948. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 23, dropping to 12.9750.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0198 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.1038 to the December average rate of 13.9864, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 14.9948 was up 7.24% compared to the 2017 peak of 13.9822, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 74,974 NPR

2017 Average 66,671 NPR

Yearly Trough Low 64,875 NPR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,098.96 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

14.9726

12.9339

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 13.4612, compared to 14.2952 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8340 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.4612

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.2952

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.9065 NPR (High: 14.4648 / Low: 13.5583). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1526 NPR (High: 13.4639 / Low: 13.3113).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.9065

March Spread (Stable) ±0.1526

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 0.4297 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4297

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 14.8027) against the same month in 2017 (average: 13.3313), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4714 (+11.04%).

2018 Avg (October) 14.8027

2017 Avg (October) 13.3313

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	13.2384	12.9750	13.1038
February	13.4268	13.1498	13.2814
March	13.4639	13.3113	13.3924
April	13.7326	13.2952	13.4977
May	13.9017	13.6504	13.7882
June	13.8225	13.5394	13.7037
July	13.9704	13.7644	13.8880
August	14.3896	13.8858	14.1065
September	14.7407	14.3896	14.6143
October	14.9948	14.6174	14.8027
November	14.6736	13.9571	14.3730
December	14.4648	13.5583	13.9864