YEARLY HIGH
33.7981 NPR
YEARLY LOW
31.0690 NPR
YEARLY AVERAGE
32.5461 NPR

2020 QAR to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the QAR to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 33.7981. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 31.0690.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.7291 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 31.3029 to the December average rate of 32.3481, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 33.7981 was up 6.33% compared to the 2019 peak of 31.7867, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 168,991 NPR
2019 Average 154,596 NPR
Yearly Trough Low 155,345 NPR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,645.63 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

33.6718
31.0875
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 32.5530, compared to 32.5392 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0138 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 32.5530
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 32.5392

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.8189 NPR (High: 33.5461 / Low: 31.7272). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3631 NPR (High: 32.8105 / Low: 32.4474).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.8189
November Spread (Stable) ±0.3631

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.4979 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4979

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 33.4564) against the same month in 2019 (average: 30.5444), the exchange rate shifted by +2.9120 (+9.53%).

2020 Avg (April) 33.4564
2019 Avg (April) 30.5444

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 31.5632 31.0690 31.3029
February 31.7272 31.2466 31.4024
March 33.5461 31.7272 32.6627
April 33.7981 33.1168 33.4564
May 33.4025 32.8107 33.2134
June 33.4573 33.0238 33.2801
July 33.2208 32.7556 32.9293
August 33.0024 32.2118 32.7559
September 32.4144 31.9282 32.2579
October 32.7564 32.1252 32.3158
November 32.8105 32.4474 32.6281
December 32.5120 32.0997 32.3481