YEARLY HIGH
0.0489 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.0350 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0434 BRL

2020 NPR to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the NPR to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 12, valuing the pair at 0.0489. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.0350.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0139 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0363 to the December average rate of 0.0437, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0489 was up 30.90% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0373, 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 244 BRL
2019 Average 175 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 175 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 69.33 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0490
0.0352
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR to BRL 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 0.0414, compared to 0.0455 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0041 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0414
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0455

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was June, with a trading range of 0.0054 BRL (High: 0.0454 / Low: 0.0399). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 BRL (High: 0.0486 / Low: 0.0472).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0054
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0035 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0035

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2020: 0.0464) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0358), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0106 (+29.51%).

2020 Avg (May) 0.0464
2019 Avg (May) 0.0358

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0375 0.0350 0.0363
February 0.0392 0.0372 0.0380
March 0.0431 0.0386 0.0411
April 0.0464 0.0419 0.0437
May 0.0489 0.0436 0.0464
June 0.0454 0.0399 0.0429
July 0.0449 0.0429 0.0441
August 0.0473 0.0437 0.0457
September 0.0481 0.0445 0.0460
October 0.0486 0.0472 0.0478
November 0.0484 0.0447 0.0457
December 0.0446 0.0426 0.0437