YEARLY HIGH
42.5398 NPR
YEARLY LOW
34.8614 NPR
YEARLY AVERAGE
38.1526 NPR

2020 GEL to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the GEL to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 10, valuing the pair at 42.5398. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 5, dropping to 34.8614.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.6785 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 39.6050 to the December average rate of 35.7614, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 42.5398 was down 1.75% compared to the 2019 peak of 43.2980, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 212,699 NPR
2019 Average 200,161 NPR
Yearly Trough Low 174,307 NPR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 38,392.27 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

40.6679
35.3154
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL 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 39.1979, compared to 37.1073 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.0906 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 39.1979
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 37.1073

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 7.3642 NPR (High: 42.5398 / Low: 35.1756). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6636 NPR (High: 36.1454 / Low: 35.4819).

March Spread (Volatile) ±7.3642
December Spread (Stable) ±0.6636

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 1.6161 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6161

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 39.6443) against the same month in 2019 (average: 41.4583), the exchange rate shifted by -1.8140 (-4.38%).

2020 Avg (March) 39.6443
2019 Avg (March) 41.4583

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 40.1823 39.1974 39.6050
February 41.4074 39.4632 40.2219
March 42.5398 35.1756 39.6443
April 39.0651 36.7058 38.2783
May 38.1256 37.2858 37.7645
June 41.0259 37.8510 39.6731
July 39.3432 38.6416 39.0196
August 38.9534 37.9466 38.5931
September 38.0873 35.1477 36.9770
October 36.8105 35.9986 36.4842
November 36.8105 34.8614 35.8085
December 36.1454 35.4819 35.7614