YEARLY HIGH
59.5050 NPR
YEARLY LOW
50.5927 NPR
YEARLY AVERAGE
54.6880 NPR

2018 BBD to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BBD to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 9, valuing the pair at 59.5050. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 50.5927.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.9124 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 50.9012 to the December average rate of 56.5178, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 59.5050 was up 8.89% compared to the 2017 peak of 54.6446, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 297,525 NPR
2017 Average 260,380 NPR
Yearly Trough Low 252,963 NPR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 44,561.80 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

59.6813
50.1030
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 52.5250, compared to 56.8511 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.3261 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 52.5250
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 56.8511

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 3.0153 NPR (High: 58.7506 / Low: 55.7353). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3198 NPR (High: 52.1681 / Low: 51.8483).

November Spread (Volatile) ±3.0153
March Spread (Stable) ±0.3198

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 1.4046 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4046

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 58.8831) against the same month in 2017 (average: 52.0634), the exchange rate shifted by +6.8196 (+13.10%).

2018 Avg (October) 58.8831
2017 Avg (October) 52.0634

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 51.2856 50.5927 50.9012
February 52.1461 50.9352 51.5010
March 52.1681 51.8483 52.0202
April 53.4850 51.7952 52.5321
May 54.6226 53.2321 53.9833
June 54.9891 53.5720 54.2121
July 55.2126 54.7297 54.9362
August 56.7604 54.7732 55.6440
September 58.1455 56.7604 57.6469
October 59.5050 58.2884 58.8831
November 58.7506 55.7353 57.4784
December 57.5989 55.7771 56.5178