YEARLY HIGH
1.6992 NPR
YEARLY LOW
1.3877 NPR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5437 NPR

2020 KGS to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KGS to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 10, valuing the pair at 1.6992. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 14, dropping to 1.3877.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3114 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6375 to the December average rate of 1.4110, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.6992 was up 1.72% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.6704, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,496 NPR
2019 Average 8,137 NPR
Yearly Trough Low 6,939 NPR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,557.05 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.6602
1.3883
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 1.6086, compared to 1.4788 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1298 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6086
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4788

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 0.2073 NPR (High: 1.6366 / Low: 1.4294). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0186 NPR (High: 1.5011 / Low: 1.4824).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.2073
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0186

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0958 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0958

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 1.6318) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.6186), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0132 (+0.81%).

2020 Avg (March) 1.6318
2019 Avg (March) 1.6186

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6535 1.6255 1.6375
February 1.6539 1.6288 1.6375
March 1.6992 1.5044 1.6318
April 1.6366 1.4294 1.5360
May 1.6488 1.5124 1.5826
June 1.6434 1.6019 1.6260
July 1.5757 1.5308 1.5495
August 1.5659 1.5015 1.5407
September 1.5011 1.4824 1.4897
October 1.4863 1.4421 1.4667
November 1.4580 1.3933 1.4150
December 1.4678 1.3877 1.4110