YEARLY HIGH
0.0198 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0168 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0183 BBD

2018 NPR to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NPR to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 0.0198. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 9, dropping to 0.0168.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0030 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0196 to the December average rate of 0.0177, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0198 was up 0.35% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0197, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 99 BBD
2017 Average 96 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 84 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14.80 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0199
0.0167
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR to BBD 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 0.0190, compared to 0.0176 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0190
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0176

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0009 BBD (High: 0.0179 / Low: 0.0170). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 BBD (High: 0.0193 / Low: 0.0192).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0009
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0196) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0184), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0013 (+6.96%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0196
2017 Avg (January) 0.0184

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0198 0.0195 0.0196
February 0.0196 0.0192 0.0194
March 0.0193 0.0192 0.0192
April 0.0193 0.0187 0.0190
May 0.0188 0.0183 0.0185
June 0.0187 0.0182 0.0184
July 0.0183 0.0181 0.0182
August 0.0183 0.0176 0.0180
September 0.0176 0.0172 0.0173
October 0.0172 0.0168 0.0170
November 0.0179 0.0170 0.0174
December 0.0179 0.0174 0.0177