2021 BBD to NPR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2021.
2021 BBD to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021
During 2021, the BBD to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 61.0682. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 23, dropping to 57.7608.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.3075 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 58.4899 to the December average rate of 60.2647, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 61.0682 was down 0.75% compared to the 2020 peak of 61.5276, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BBD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 58.6106, compared to 59.5684 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9578 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 1.8755 NPR (High: 60.3141 / Low: 58.4386). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3795 NPR (High: 59.7901 / Low: 59.4106).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.8845 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 60.2647) against the same month in 2020 (average: 58.9016), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3630 (+2.31%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58.7429 | 58.1944 | 58.4899 |
| February | 58.5059 | 57.8420 | 58.1418 |
| March | 58.8719 | 57.7608 | 58.1526 |
| April | 60.3141 | 58.4386 | 59.4561 |
| May | 59.5593 | 57.9705 | 58.5716 |
| June | 59.4683 | 58.2388 | 58.8517 |
| July | 59.7901 | 59.4106 | 59.5670 |
| August | 59.5511 | 58.3193 | 59.3068 |
| September | 59.3613 | 58.4022 | 58.8213 |
| October | 60.3789 | 59.3020 | 59.8946 |
| November | 60.0839 | 59.1893 | 59.5561 |
| December | 61.0682 | 59.4970 | 60.2647 |