YEARLY HIGH
0.4118 NPR
YEARLY LOW
0.3567 NPR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3852 NPR

2020 HUF to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the HUF to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 5, valuing the pair at 0.4118. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 0.3567.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0551 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3788 to the December average rate of 0.3995, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.4118 was down 0.56% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.4141, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 1,000,000 HUF based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 411,828 NPR
2019 Average 387,576 NPR
Yearly Trough Low 356,683 NPR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 55,145.71 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.4083
0.3663
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HUF 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 0.3782, compared to 0.3921 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0139 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3782
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3921

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0449 NPR (High: 0.4016 / Low: 0.3567). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0119 NPR (High: 0.3885 / Low: 0.3765).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0449
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0119

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0206 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0206

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2020: 0.4048) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.3858), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0189 (+4.90%).

2020 Avg (August) 0.4048
2019 Avg (August) 0.3858

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3902 0.3718 0.3788
February 0.3766 0.3645 0.3698
March 0.4016 0.3567 0.3809
April 0.3805 0.3580 0.3713
May 0.3874 0.3683 0.3762
June 0.3996 0.3813 0.3923
July 0.4115 0.3795 0.3915
August 0.4118 0.3918 0.4048
September 0.3899 0.3753 0.3841
October 0.3885 0.3765 0.3820
November 0.3972 0.3783 0.3909
December 0.4061 0.3937 0.3995