2020 MAD to NPR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 MAD to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the MAD to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 13.2339. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 17, dropping to 11.7192.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5147 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.8624 to the December average rate of 13.1160, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 13.2339 was up 9.55% compared to the 2019 peak of 12.0801, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MAD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
MAD to NPR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 12.1307, compared to 12.8524 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7218 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.6063 NPR (High: 12.5653 / Low: 11.9590). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1395 NPR (High: 12.8200 / Low: 12.6804).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.2598 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 13.1160) against the same month in 2019 (average: 11.8355), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2806 (+10.82%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11.9965 | 11.8014 | 11.8624 |
| February | 12.0372 | 11.7192 | 11.8165 |
| March | 12.5653 | 11.9590 | 12.2830 |
| April | 12.3108 | 11.7810 | 12.0232 |
| May | 12.3810 | 12.1260 | 12.2805 |
| June | 12.6407 | 12.3462 | 12.5183 |
| July | 12.8299 | 12.3134 | 12.5545 |
| August | 13.0392 | 12.8016 | 12.9206 |
| September | 12.8200 | 12.6804 | 12.7353 |
| October | 12.9174 | 12.6538 | 12.7799 |
| November | 13.0847 | 12.8855 | 13.0082 |
| December | 13.2339 | 12.6463 | 13.1160 |