YEARLY HIGH
159.8683 NPR
YEARLY LOW
137.6694 NPR
YEARLY AVERAGE
152.0711 NPR

2020 FKP to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the FKP to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 159.8683. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 137.6694.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 22.1989 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 149.0285 to the December average rate of 158.4225, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 159.8683 was up 4.64% compared to the 2019 peak of 152.7787, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 799,341 NPR
2019 Average 718,889 NPR
Yearly Trough Low 688,347 NPR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 110,994.34 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

159.5523
145.9942
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP 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 149.3356, compared to 154.8067 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.4711 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 149.3356
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 154.8067

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 17.1451 NPR (High: 154.8145 / Low: 137.6694). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.4314 NPR (High: 158.4812 / Low: 155.0498).

March Spread (Volatile) ±17.1451
August Spread (Stable) ±3.4314

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 4.6344 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.6344

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 158.4225) against the same month in 2019 (average: 149.3148), the exchange rate shifted by +9.1077 (+6.10%).

2020 Avg (December) 158.4225
2019 Avg (December) 149.3148

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 152.1361 146.8974 149.0285
February 150.5966 146.9498 148.2715
March 154.8145 137.6694 147.1241
April 153.8293 148.1819 151.2038
May 150.7592 146.4672 148.7411
June 153.9484 148.7529 151.6447
July 156.8546 148.9584 151.8763
August 158.4812 155.0498 156.7317
September 156.2590 149.5114 152.0973
October 154.8007 151.3256 152.7009
November 158.3242 153.9222 157.0115
December 159.8683 156.1982 158.4225