YEARLY HIGH
0.4758 SDG
YEARLY LOW
0.3927 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4570 SDG

2020 NPR to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the NPR to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 1, valuing the pair at 0.4758. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 0.3927.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0831 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3976 to the December average rate of 0.4692, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.4758 was up 9.42% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.4348, 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 2,379 SDG
2019 Average 2,040 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 1,963 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 415.49 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.4783
0.3902
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR to SDG 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 0.4472, compared to 0.4668 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0196 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4472
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4668

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 0.0444 SDG (High: 0.4735 / Low: 0.4291). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0054 SDG (High: 0.4683 / Low: 0.4629).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0444
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0054

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0107 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0107

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2020: 0.4709) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.3959), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0751 (+18.96%).

2020 Avg (September) 0.4709
2019 Avg (September) 0.3959

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4292 0.3927 0.3976
February 0.4735 0.4291 0.4532
March 0.4735 0.4528 0.4647
April 0.4588 0.4494 0.4540
May 0.4635 0.4549 0.4573
June 0.4601 0.4535 0.4563
July 0.4641 0.4573 0.4613
August 0.4716 0.4602 0.4636
September 0.4758 0.4687 0.4709
October 0.4726 0.4635 0.4698
November 0.4683 0.4629 0.4656
December 0.4725 0.4663 0.4692