YEARLY HIGH
17.8411 NPR
YEARLY LOW
16.3579 NPR
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.1689 NPR

2020 BOB to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BOB to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 21, valuing the pair at 17.8411. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 16.3579.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4832 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.4813 to the December average rate of 17.0881, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 17.8411 was up 6.52% compared to the 2019 peak of 16.7483, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 89,206 NPR
2019 Average 81,447 NPR
Yearly Trough Low 81,790 NPR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,416.00 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

17.7867
16.3626
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 17.1711, compared to 17.1666 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0045 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.1711
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.1666

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.0352 NPR (High: 17.7495 / Low: 16.7143). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1842 NPR (High: 17.3176 / Low: 17.1334).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.0352
November Spread (Stable) ±0.1842

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 0.2703 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2703

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 17.6680) against the same month in 2019 (average: 16.0797), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5884 (+9.88%).

2020 Avg (April) 17.6680
2019 Avg (April) 16.0797

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 16.6192 16.3579 16.4813
February 16.7143 16.4508 16.5350
March 17.7495 16.7143 17.2655
April 17.8411 17.4804 17.6680
May 17.6352 17.4172 17.5367
June 17.6447 17.4062 17.5403
July 17.5118 17.2690 17.3597
August 17.3817 16.9974 17.2793
September 17.1104 16.8405 17.0090
October 17.2751 16.9380 17.0400
November 17.3176 17.1334 17.2236
December 17.2005 16.9800 17.0881