YEARLY HIGH
1.1515 NPR
YEARLY LOW
1.0182 NPR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0815 NPR

2018 XPF to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XPF to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 11, valuing the pair at 1.1515. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 1.0182.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1334 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0409 to the December average rate of 1.0777, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.1515 was up 10.46% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.0425, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,758 NPR
2017 Average 4,922 NPR
Yearly Trough Low 5,091 NPR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 666.86 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.1431
1.0316
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF 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 1.0655, compared to 1.0975 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0320 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0655
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0975

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0655 NPR (High: 1.1228 / Low: 1.0573). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0136 NPR (High: 1.0825 / Low: 1.0689).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0655
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0136

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0388 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0388

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 1.1338) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.0254), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1084 (+10.57%).

2018 Avg (October) 1.1338
2017 Avg (October) 1.0254

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0593 1.0182 1.0409
February 1.0745 1.0556 1.0657
March 1.0825 1.0689 1.0754
April 1.0910 1.0677 1.0807
May 1.0806 1.0504 1.0696
June 1.0744 1.0490 1.0610
July 1.0859 1.0689 1.0767
August 1.1088 1.0520 1.0763
September 1.1457 1.1033 1.1257
October 1.1515 1.1162 1.1338
November 1.1228 1.0573 1.0950
December 1.0977 1.0618 1.0777