YEARLY HIGH
1.1507 NPR
YEARLY LOW
1.0229 NPR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1104 NPR

2020 JPY to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the JPY to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 5, valuing the pair at 1.1507. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 20, dropping to 1.0229.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1278 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0434 to the December average rate of 1.1354, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.1507 was up 5.24% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.0934, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 575,337 NPR
2019 Average 516,514 NPR
Yearly Trough Low 511,434 NPR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 63,902.85 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.1489
1.0305
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY 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 1.0953, compared to 1.1255 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0303 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0953
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1255

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0828 NPR (High: 1.1488 / Low: 1.0660). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0162 NPR (High: 1.1455 / Low: 1.1293).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0828
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0162

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 0.0134 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0134

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2020: 1.1390) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.0497), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0893 (+8.50%).

2020 Avg (November) 1.1390
2019 Avg (November) 1.0497

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0643 1.0277 1.0434
February 1.0689 1.0229 1.0404
March 1.1488 1.0660 1.1048
April 1.1423 1.1135 1.1295
May 1.1422 1.1179 1.1280
June 1.1399 1.1040 1.1257
July 1.1424 1.1099 1.1230
August 1.1375 1.1063 1.1254
September 1.1247 1.0976 1.1121
October 1.1402 1.1054 1.1183
November 1.1507 1.1253 1.1390
December 1.1455 1.1293 1.1354