YEARLY HIGH
0.0175 NPR
YEARLY LOW
0.0132 NPR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0143 NPR

2018 SLL to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SLL to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 11, valuing the pair at 0.0175. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 0.0132.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0043 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0133 to the December average rate of 0.0135, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0175 was down 12.12% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0199, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 88 NPR
2017 Average 70 NPR
Yearly Trough Low 66 NPR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21.53 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0176
0.0129
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SLL 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 0.0140, compared to 0.0146 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0140
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0146

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0039 NPR (High: 0.0172 / Low: 0.0133). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 NPR (High: 0.0136 / Low: 0.0135).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0039
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0018 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 0.0172) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0137), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0035 (+25.23%).

2018 Avg (July) 0.0172
2017 Avg (July) 0.0137

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0134 0.0132 0.0133
February 0.0136 0.0133 0.0134
March 0.0136 0.0135 0.0136
April 0.0139 0.0134 0.0137
May 0.0141 0.0137 0.0139
June 0.0174 0.0137 0.0160
July 0.0175 0.0168 0.0172
August 0.0172 0.0133 0.0156
September 0.0139 0.0135 0.0137
October 0.0142 0.0139 0.0140
November 0.0140 0.0133 0.0137
December 0.0137 0.0133 0.0135