2020 KES to NPR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1616 NPR

YEARLY LOW

1.0537 NPR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.1136 NPR

2020 KES to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KES to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 2, valuing the pair at 1.1616. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 16, dropping to 1.0537.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1080 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1274 to the December average rate of 1.0662, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.1616 was up 1.34% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.1463, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,808 NPR

2019 Average 5,519 NPR

Yearly Trough Low 5,268 NPR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 539.93 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.1538

1.0582

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES 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 1.1373, compared to 1.0899 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0475 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1373

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0899

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was May, with a trading range of 0.0332 NPR (High: 1.1452 / Low: 1.1121). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0146 NPR (High: 1.0880 / Low: 1.0734).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0332

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0146

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0217 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0217

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 1.1444) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.1000), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0443 (+4.03%).

2020 Avg (April) 1.1444

2019 Avg (April) 1.1000

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1383	1.1134	1.1274
February	1.1417	1.1266	1.1339
March	1.1565	1.1300	1.1458
April	1.1616	1.1292	1.1444
May	1.1452	1.1121	1.1336
June	1.1457	1.1302	1.1389
July	1.1365	1.1043	1.1172
August	1.1137	1.0837	1.1033
September	1.0880	1.0734	1.0831
October	1.0974	1.0771	1.0829
November	1.0970	1.0747	1.0866
December	1.0837	1.0537	1.0662