YEARLY HIGH
0.1091 NPR
YEARLY LOW
0.0942 NPR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1006 NPR

2020 KRW to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KRW to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 7, valuing the pair at 0.1091. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 24, dropping to 0.0942.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0148 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0977 to the December average rate of 0.1077, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1091 was up 6.26% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1026, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 545,318 NPR
2019 Average 483,327 NPR
Yearly Trough Low 471,139 NPR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 74,179.62 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1089
0.0945
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW 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 0.0983, compared to 0.1029 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0046 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0983
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1029

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0056 NPR (High: 0.1002 / Low: 0.0945). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 NPR (High: 0.1007 / Low: 0.0994).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0056
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0021 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0021

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.1077) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0972), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0105 (+10.80%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.1077
2019 Avg (December) 0.0972

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0994 0.0954 0.0977
February 0.0966 0.0942 0.0957
March 0.1002 0.0945 0.0978
April 0.1008 0.0976 0.0996
May 0.0995 0.0974 0.0984
June 0.1015 0.0985 0.1004
July 0.1007 0.0994 0.1000
August 0.1012 0.0987 0.1005
September 0.1013 0.0981 0.0997
October 0.1055 0.1007 0.1028
November 0.1078 0.1049 0.1065
December 0.1091 0.1065 0.1077