YEARLY HIGH
44.0362 NPR
YEARLY LOW
37.4407 NPR
YEARLY AVERAGE
40.4714 NPR

2018 XCD to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XCD to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 9, valuing the pair at 44.0362. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 37.4407.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.5955 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 37.6690 to the December average rate of 41.8256, 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 44.0362 was up 8.76% compared to the 2017 peak of 40.4898, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 220,181 NPR
2017 Average 192,692 NPR
Yearly Trough Low 187,204 NPR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 32,977.60 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

44.1666
37.0783
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 38.8707, compared to 42.0721 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.2014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 38.8707
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 42.0721

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 2.2314 NPR (High: 43.4779 / Low: 41.2464). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2367 NPR (High: 38.6066 / Low: 38.3699).

November Spread (Volatile) ±2.2314
March Spread (Stable) ±0.2367

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 1.0399 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0399

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 43.5759) against the same month in 2017 (average: 38.5291), the exchange rate shifted by +5.0468 (+13.10%).

2018 Avg (October) 43.5759
2017 Avg (October) 38.5291

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 37.9535 37.4407 37.6690
February 38.5903 37.6942 38.1129
March 38.6066 38.3699 38.4972
April 39.5811 38.3306 38.8759
May 40.4230 39.3940 39.9499
June 40.6942 39.6455 40.1192
July 40.8596 40.5023 40.6551
August 42.0051 40.5344 41.1789
September 43.0301 42.0051 42.6611
October 44.0362 43.1359 43.5759
November 43.4779 41.2464 42.5360
December 42.6256 41.2774 41.8256