YEARLY HIGH
0.1672 NPR
YEARLY LOW
0.1517 NPR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1593 NPR

2020 MWK to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MWK to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 21, valuing the pair at 0.1672. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.1517.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0155 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1548 to the December average rate of 0.1536, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1672 was up 4.74% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1596, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 836 NPR
2019 Average 767 NPR
Yearly Trough Low 759 NPR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 77.39 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1667
0.1524
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MWK 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 0.1610, compared to 0.1576 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0035 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1610
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1576

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0093 NPR (High: 0.1659 / Low: 0.1566). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0021 NPR (High: 0.1574 / Low: 0.1553).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0093
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0021

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0033 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0033

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 0.1655) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1528), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0127 (+8.34%).

2020 Avg (April) 0.1655
2019 Avg (April) 0.1528

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1562 0.1534 0.1548
February 0.1566 0.1544 0.1557
March 0.1659 0.1566 0.1615
April 0.1672 0.1638 0.1655
May 0.1654 0.1628 0.1643
June 0.1657 0.1623 0.1643
July 0.1643 0.1611 0.1627
August 0.1618 0.1565 0.1600
September 0.1574 0.1553 0.1567
October 0.1580 0.1548 0.1561
November 0.1580 0.1548 0.1563
December 0.1548 0.1517 0.1536