YEARLY HIGH
0.4761 NPR
YEARLY LOW
0.3915 NPR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4368 NPR

2018 YER to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the YER to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 9, valuing the pair at 0.4761. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 6, dropping to 0.3915.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0846 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4067 to the December average rate of 0.4515, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4761 was up 8.80% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4376, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,381 NPR
2017 Average 2,081 NPR
Yearly Trough Low 1,958 NPR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 422.93 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4768
0.4004
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER 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 0.4194, compared to 0.4542 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0348 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4194
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4542

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was March, with a trading range of 0.0253 NPR (High: 0.4169 / Low: 0.3915). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0044 NPR (High: 0.4412 / Low: 0.4368).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0253
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0044

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 0.0112 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0112

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.4704) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4160), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0545 (+13.10%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.4704
2017 Avg (October) 0.4160

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4098 0.4042 0.4067
February 0.4165 0.4070 0.4115
March 0.4169 0.3915 0.4141
April 0.4273 0.4138 0.4198
May 0.4364 0.4254 0.4314
June 0.4394 0.4281 0.4332
July 0.4412 0.4368 0.4389
August 0.4534 0.4377 0.4446
September 0.4646 0.4534 0.4606
October 0.4761 0.4657 0.4704
November 0.4694 0.4453 0.4592
December 0.4602 0.4457 0.4515