2018 XDR to NPR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

165.9929 NPR

YEARLY LOW

144.7480 NPR

YEARLY AVERAGE

154.9805 NPR

2018 XDR to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XDR to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 9, valuing the pair at 165.9929. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 144.7480.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 21.2449 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 146.4019 to the December average rate of 157.2494, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 165.9929 was up 11.65% compared to the 2017 peak of 148.6723, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 829,964 NPR

2017 Average 722,078 NPR

Yearly Trough Low 723,740 NPR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 106,224.57 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

166.0554

144.6152

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 151.1186, compared to 158.8424 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.7237 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 151.1186

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 158.8424

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 8.9882 NPR (High: 163.8435 / Low: 154.8552). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5300 NPR (High: 152.0665 / Low: 150.5365).

November Spread (Volatile) ±8.9882

March Spread (Stable) ±1.5300

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 4.3734 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -4.3734

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 164.2688) against the same month in 2017 (average: 146.7523), the exchange rate shifted by +17.5164 (+11.94%).

2018 Avg (October) 164.2688

2017 Avg (October) 146.7523

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	148.2300	144.7480	146.4019
February	151.2530	148.4106	149.6268
March	152.0665	150.5365	151.1298
April	154.5055	150.2742	152.3334
May	155.6301	152.5801	153.9129
June	154.6329	152.1709	153.3069
July	155.4371	153.3258	154.3413
August	159.1840	153.6996	155.6804
September	163.1997	159.1840	161.6191
October	165.9929	162.4490	164.2688
November	163.8435	154.8552	159.8953
December	160.0241	155.4602	157.2494