YEARLY HIGH
36.6549 NPR
YEARLY LOW
30.9100 NPR
YEARLY AVERAGE
34.4729 NPR

2020 ILS to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ILS to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 23, valuing the pair at 36.6549. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 17, dropping to 30.9100.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.7450 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 32.9400 to the December average rate of 36.3000, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 36.6549 was up 10.29% compared to the 2019 peak of 33.2353, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 183,275 NPR
2019 Average 158,046 NPR
Yearly Trough Low 154,550 NPR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 28,724.78 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

36.6360
32.6040
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS 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 33.8315, compared to 35.1143 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.2828 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 33.8315
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 35.1143

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 3.2461 NPR (High: 34.1560 / Low: 30.9100). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3586 NPR (High: 35.2430 / Low: 34.8844).

March Spread (Volatile) ±3.2461
August Spread (Stable) ±0.3586

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 0.7981 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7981

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 36.3000) against the same month in 2019 (average: 32.7769), the exchange rate shifted by +3.5231 (+10.75%).

2020 Avg (December) 36.3000
2019 Avg (December) 32.7769

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 33.2356 32.6289 32.9400
February 33.7304 33.0720 33.2968
March 34.1560 30.9100 33.1489
April 34.8350 33.3538 34.1415
May 34.5475 34.0102 34.3881
June 35.3871 34.5605 35.0734
July 35.1452 34.5588 34.9364
August 35.2430 34.8844 35.1040
September 34.8394 33.8919 34.3059
October 35.0075 34.2288 34.6707
November 35.8012 34.9014 35.3686
December 36.6549 35.8400 36.3000