YEARLY HIGH
0.0611 BOB
YEARLY LOW
0.0561 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0583 BOB

2020 NPR to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the NPR to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 0.0611. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 21, dropping to 0.0561.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0051 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0607 to the December average rate of 0.0585, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0611 was down 3.28% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0632, 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 306 BOB
2019 Average 307 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 280 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 25.41 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0611
0.0562
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR to BOB 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 0.0583, compared to 0.0583 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) 0.0583
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0583

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0035 BOB (High: 0.0598 / Low: 0.0563). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 BOB (High: 0.0584 / Low: 0.0577).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0035
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

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 0.0025 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0025

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.0607) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0611), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0005 (-0.77%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.0607
2019 Avg (January) 0.0611

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0611 0.0602 0.0607
February 0.0608 0.0598 0.0605
March 0.0598 0.0563 0.0579
April 0.0572 0.0561 0.0566
May 0.0574 0.0567 0.0570
June 0.0575 0.0567 0.0570
July 0.0579 0.0571 0.0576
August 0.0588 0.0575 0.0579
September 0.0594 0.0584 0.0588
October 0.0590 0.0579 0.0587
November 0.0584 0.0577 0.0581
December 0.0589 0.0581 0.0585