YEARLY HIGH
0.6352 INR
YEARLY LOW
0.6194 INR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6255 INR

2020 NPR to INR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the NPR to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 1, valuing the pair at 0.6352. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 26, dropping to 0.6194.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0158 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6253 to the December average rate of 0.6253, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.6352 was up 0.05% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.6348, 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 3,176 INR
2019 Average 3,127 INR
Yearly Trough Low 3,097 INR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 79.02 INR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.6270
0.6246
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR to INR 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 0.6259, compared to 0.6252 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6259
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6252

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 0.0148 INR (High: 0.6352 / Low: 0.6203). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0039 INR (High: 0.6271 / Low: 0.6232).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0148
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0039

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 0.6258) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.6243), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0015 (+0.24%).

2020 Avg (April) 0.6258
2019 Avg (April) 0.6243

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6278 0.6204 0.6253
February 0.6276 0.6236 0.6261
March 0.6334 0.6194 0.6268
April 0.6352 0.6203 0.6258
May 0.6331 0.6217 0.6259
June 0.6276 0.6231 0.6253
July 0.6268 0.6205 0.6248
August 0.6275 0.6201 0.6252
September 0.6286 0.6229 0.6261
October 0.6270 0.6213 0.6252
November 0.6272 0.6218 0.6248
December 0.6271 0.6232 0.6253