YEARLY HIGH
0.7206 KGS
YEARLY LOW
0.5885 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6498 KGS

2020 NPR to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the NPR to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 14, valuing the pair at 0.7206. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 10, dropping to 0.5885.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1321 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6107 to the December average rate of 0.7089, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.7206 was up 13.18% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.6366, 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 3,603 KGS
2019 Average 3,073 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 2,943 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 660.33 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.7187
0.6009
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR to KGS 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 0.6224, compared to 0.6772 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0548 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6224
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6772

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 0.0886 KGS (High: 0.6996 / Low: 0.6110). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0084 KGS (High: 0.6746 / Low: 0.6662).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0886
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0084

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0196 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0196

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.7089) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.6116), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0973 (+15.91%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.7089
2019 Avg (December) 0.6116

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6152 0.6048 0.6107
February 0.6139 0.6046 0.6107
March 0.6647 0.5885 0.6135
April 0.6996 0.6110 0.6520
May 0.6612 0.6065 0.6325
June 0.6242 0.6085 0.6150
July 0.6532 0.6346 0.6454
August 0.6660 0.6386 0.6491
September 0.6746 0.6662 0.6713
October 0.6934 0.6728 0.6818
November 0.7177 0.6859 0.7068
December 0.7206 0.6813 0.7089