YEARLY HIGH
29.2822 NPR
YEARLY LOW
27.1201 NPR
YEARLY AVERAGE
28.2120 NPR

2020 MYR to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MYR to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 29.2822. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 27.1201.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.1621 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 27.9469 to the December average rate of 29.0411, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 29.2822 was up 4.30% compared to the 2019 peak of 28.0743, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 MYR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 585,644 NPR
2019 Average 543,624 NPR
Yearly Trough Low 542,403 NPR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 43,241.30 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

29.1958
27.3392
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR 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 27.8938, compared to 28.5302 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6364 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 27.8938
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 28.5302

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.1319 NPR (High: 28.2667 / Low: 27.1348). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3690 NPR (High: 28.1090 / Low: 27.7400).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.1319
January Spread (Stable) ±0.3690

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 0.4530 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4530

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 29.0411) against the same month in 2019 (average: 27.4634), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5778 (+5.75%).

2020 Avg (December) 29.0411
2019 Avg (December) 27.4634

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 28.1090 27.7400 27.9469
February 27.8432 27.1201 27.4939
March 28.2667 27.1348 27.6860
April 28.3331 27.6708 28.0063
May 28.1577 27.7356 27.8776
June 28.5373 27.9943 28.3522
July 28.2464 27.8514 28.1105
August 28.7269 28.1188 28.4826
September 28.5032 28.0249 28.3049
October 28.7180 28.1852 28.3400
November 29.1063 28.6257 28.9021
December 29.2822 28.8564 29.0411