YEARLY HIGH
0.0056 NPR
YEARLY LOW
0.0050 NPR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0053 NPR

2018 STD to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the STD to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 31, valuing the pair at 0.0056. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 0.0050.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0007 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0050 to the December average rate of 0.0054, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0056 was up 11.00% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0051, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 28 NPR
2017 Average 24 NPR
Yearly Trough Low 25 NPR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3.28 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0056
0.0050
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

STD 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 0.0052, compared to 0.0054 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0052
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0054

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0003 NPR (High: 0.0056 / Low: 0.0053). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 NPR (High: 0.0052 / Low: 0.0052).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.0056) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0050), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0006 (+11.65%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.0056
2017 Avg (October) 0.0050

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0051 0.0050 0.0050
February 0.0052 0.0051 0.0052
March 0.0052 0.0052 0.0052
April 0.0053 0.0052 0.0053
May 0.0053 0.0051 0.0052
June 0.0052 0.0051 0.0052
July 0.0053 0.0052 0.0052
August 0.0054 0.0052 0.0053
September 0.0055 0.0054 0.0055
October 0.0056 0.0055 0.0056
November 0.0056 0.0053 0.0055
December 0.0055 0.0053 0.0054