YEARLY HIGH
36.2128 NPR
YEARLY LOW
32.2923 NPR
YEARLY AVERAGE
33.9335 NPR

2020 PEN to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PEN to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 21, valuing the pair at 36.2128. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 32.2923.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.9205 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 34.2721 to the December average rate of 32.7168, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 36.2128 was up 4.92% compared to the 2019 peak of 34.5143, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PEN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 181,064 NPR
2019 Average 168,714 NPR
Yearly Trough Low 161,461 NPR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,602.65 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

36.1330
32.4062
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to NPR 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 34.6992, compared to 33.1679 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.5313 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 34.6992
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 33.1679

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 2.0648 NPR (High: 35.3046 / Low: 33.2398). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5520 NPR (High: 33.3271 / Low: 32.7751).

March Spread (Volatile) ±2.0648
September Spread (Stable) ±0.5520

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.7812 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7812

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 35.8225) against the same month in 2019 (average: 33.6644), the exchange rate shifted by +2.1580 (+6.41%).

2020 Avg (April) 35.8225
2019 Avg (April) 33.6644

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 34.7577 33.6924 34.2721
February 33.9944 33.4424 33.7199
March 35.3046 33.2398 34.0994
April 36.2128 34.9880 35.8225
May 35.7634 35.0471 35.4057
June 35.4975 34.1951 34.8756
July 34.4618 33.7070 34.0944
August 33.9467 32.9072 33.5088
September 33.3271 32.7751 33.0345
October 32.9874 32.4064 32.7238
November 33.2259 32.4581 32.9291
December 32.9132 32.2923 32.7168