YEARLY HIGH
1.6146 NPR
YEARLY LOW
1.5744 NPR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5986 NPR

2020 INR to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the INR to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 1.6146. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 1, dropping to 1.5744.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0402 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5992 to the December average rate of 1.5993, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.6146 was down 0.12% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.6166, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 INR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 403,648 NPR
2019 Average 399,732 NPR
Yearly Trough Low 393,605 NPR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,043.52 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.6011
1.5950
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

INR 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 1.5978, compared to 1.5994 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0016 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5978
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5994

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 0.0376 NPR (High: 1.6120 / Low: 1.5744). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0099 NPR (High: 1.6046 / Low: 1.5947).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0376
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0099

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 0.0022 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0022

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 1.5955) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.5977), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0022 (-0.14%).

2020 Avg (March) 1.5955
2019 Avg (March) 1.5977

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6118 1.5929 1.5992
February 1.6037 1.5934 1.5972
March 1.6146 1.5788 1.5955
April 1.6120 1.5744 1.5981
May 1.6085 1.5796 1.5976
June 1.6050 1.5934 1.5993
July 1.6116 1.5954 1.6006
August 1.6126 1.5937 1.5996
September 1.6055 1.5908 1.5973
October 1.6094 1.5949 1.5994
November 1.6082 1.5943 1.6005
December 1.6046 1.5947 1.5993