2018 SGD to NPR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

86.1442 NPR

YEARLY LOW

76.2049 NPR

YEARLY AVERAGE

81.0359 NPR

2018 SGD to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SGD to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 11, valuing the pair at 86.1442. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 76.2049.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.9392 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 77.0274 to the December average rate of 82.4445, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 86.1442 was up 11.20% compared to the 2017 peak of 77.4649, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 430,721 NPR

2017 Average 377,245 NPR

Yearly Trough Low 381,025 NPR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 49,696.23 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

86.1873

76.1946

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD 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 79.1720, compared to 82.8997 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.7277 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 79.1720

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 82.8997

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 4.2087 NPR (High: 85.4850 / Low: 81.2764). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6692 NPR (High: 79.4763 / Low: 78.8071).

November Spread (Volatile) ±4.2087

March Spread (Stable) ±0.6692

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 1.7532 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.7532

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 85.3546) against the same month in 2017 (average: 76.5818), the exchange rate shifted by +8.7728 (+11.46%).

2018 Avg (October) 85.3546

2017 Avg (October) 76.5818

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	77.8962	76.2049	77.0274
February	78.8313	77.1647	78.0364
March	79.4763	78.8071	79.1060
April	80.6813	78.9641	79.8321
May	81.5137	79.8103	80.6168
June	81.0553	79.7683	80.4135
July	81.2276	80.1473	80.6264
August	82.8287	80.1889	81.2944
September	85.1037	82.7084	84.0773
October	86.1442	84.6673	85.3546
November	85.4850	81.2764	83.6013
December	83.9568	81.4327	82.4445