YEARLY HIGH
61.5276 NPR
YEARLY LOW
56.5423 NPR
YEARLY AVERAGE
59.2532 NPR

2020 BBD to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BBD to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 21, valuing the pair at 61.5276. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 56.5423.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.9853 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 56.9855 to the December average rate of 58.9016, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 61.5276 was up 6.33% compared to the 2019 peak of 57.8666, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 307,638 NPR
2019 Average 281,437 NPR
Yearly Trough Low 282,711 NPR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 24,926.61 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

61.3012
56.5931
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 59.2647, compared to 59.2417 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0230 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 59.2647
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 59.2417

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 3.3073 NPR (High: 61.0707 / Low: 57.7634). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6570 NPR (High: 59.7316 / Low: 59.0746).

March Spread (Volatile) ±3.3073
November Spread (Stable) ±0.6570

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.9227 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9227

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 60.9088) against the same month in 2019 (average: 55.6058), the exchange rate shifted by +5.3031 (+9.54%).

2020 Avg (April) 60.9088
2019 Avg (April) 55.6058

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 57.4607 56.5423 56.9855
February 57.7634 56.8870 57.1680
March 61.0707 57.7634 59.4586
April 61.5276 60.2892 60.9088
May 60.8093 59.6574 60.4801
June 60.9090 60.1198 60.5871
July 60.4902 59.6274 59.9477
August 60.0856 58.6348 59.6467
September 59.0105 58.1166 58.7240
October 59.6330 58.4851 58.8304
November 59.7316 59.0746 59.3997
December 59.1881 58.4415 58.9016