2020 NPR to STD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 NPR to STD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the NPR to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 17, valuing the pair at 193.5290. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 173.0462.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 20.4828 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 189.1822 to the December average rate of 175.4969, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 193.5290 was down 1.87% compared to the 2019 peak of 197.2253, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 NPR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
NPR to STD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 185.3585, compared to 177.9318 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 7.4267 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 9.6663 STD (High: 190.8888 / Low: 181.2225). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.7320 STD (High: 183.3866 / Low: 180.6546).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 5.9882 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 191.8881) against the same month in 2019 (average: 185.0272), the exchange rate shifted by +6.8609 (+3.71%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 190.6608 | 187.6132 | 189.1822 |
| February | 193.5290 | 189.0129 | 191.8881 |
| March | 190.8888 | 181.2225 | 185.8999 |
| April | 183.5715 | 179.1936 | 181.0457 |
| May | 184.8112 | 181.3072 | 182.2979 |
| June | 183.3866 | 180.6546 | 181.8372 |
| July | 183.6083 | 178.7760 | 181.7946 |
| August | 178.8474 | 175.0876 | 176.9873 |
| September | 180.4423 | 176.9301 | 178.4997 |
| October | 179.8056 | 175.4002 | 178.4258 |
| November | 177.8344 | 175.0898 | 176.3863 |
| December | 177.5731 | 173.0462 | 175.4969 |