YEARLY HIGH
0.0151 AZN
YEARLY LOW
0.0138 AZN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0144 AZN

2020 NPR to AZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the NPR to AZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 0.0151. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 21, dropping to 0.0138.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0012 AZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0149 to the December average rate of 0.0145, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0151 was down 3.33% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0156, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 75 AZN
2019 Average 76 AZN
Yearly Trough Low 69 AZN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6.10 AZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0150
0.0139
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR to AZN 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 0.0144, compared to 0.0144 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0144
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0144

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0008 AZN (High: 0.0147 / Low: 0.0139). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 AZN (High: 0.0144 / Low: 0.0143).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0008
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.0149) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0151), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0001 (-0.86%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.0149
2019 Avg (January) 0.0151

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0151 0.0148 0.0149
February 0.0150 0.0147 0.0149
March 0.0147 0.0139 0.0143
April 0.0141 0.0138 0.0140
May 0.0143 0.0140 0.0141
June 0.0142 0.0140 0.0141
July 0.0143 0.0141 0.0142
August 0.0145 0.0142 0.0143
September 0.0146 0.0144 0.0145
October 0.0146 0.0143 0.0145
November 0.0144 0.0143 0.0143
December 0.0146 0.0144 0.0145