YEARLY HIGH
0.9665 XPF
YEARLY LOW
0.8238 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8836 XPF

2020 NPR to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the NPR to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 19, valuing the pair at 0.9665. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 0.8238.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1428 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9430 to the December average rate of 0.8322, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.9665 was down 1.28% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.9791, 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 4,833 XPF
2019 Average 4,734 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 4,119 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 713.78 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.9685
0.8198
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR to XPF 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 0.9141, compared to 0.8531 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0611 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9141
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8531

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0508 XPF (High: 0.9348 / Low: 0.8840). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0151 XPF (High: 0.8705 / Low: 0.8555).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0508
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0151

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No 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 0.0496 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0496

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 0.9561) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.9241), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0320 (+3.47%).

2020 Avg (February) 0.9561
2019 Avg (February) 0.9241

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9503 0.9265 0.9430
February 0.9665 0.9367 0.9561
March 0.9348 0.8840 0.9065
April 0.9106 0.8917 0.9014
May 0.9151 0.8878 0.9027
June 0.8881 0.8639 0.8751
July 0.8885 0.8405 0.8687
August 0.8550 0.8385 0.8456
September 0.8705 0.8555 0.8621
October 0.8694 0.8536 0.8619
November 0.8606 0.8415 0.8479
December 0.8389 0.8238 0.8322