YEARLY HIGH
1.8432 NPR
YEARLY LOW
1.6116 NPR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7408 NPR

2019 RUB to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the RUB to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 1.8432. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 1.6116.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2316 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6940 to the December average rate of 1.8121, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.8432 was down 1.03% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.8623, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,216 NPR
2018 Average 8,723 NPR
Yearly Trough Low 8,058 NPR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,158.00 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.8239
1.6822
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB 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 1.7173, compared to 1.7642 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0468 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7173
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7642

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.1325 NPR (High: 1.7441 / Low: 1.6116). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0275 NPR (High: 1.8024 / Low: 1.7749).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1325
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0275

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0254 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0254

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 1.8121) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.6727), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1393 (+8.33%).

2019 Avg (December) 1.8121
2018 Avg (December) 1.6727

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7441 1.6116 1.6940
February 1.7497 1.6994 1.7296
March 1.7247 1.6803 1.7042
April 1.7518 1.6879 1.7225
May 1.7403 1.6967 1.7199
June 1.7742 1.6948 1.7337
July 1.7619 1.7159 1.7383
August 1.7525 1.6953 1.7219
September 1.7880 1.7104 1.7557
October 1.7852 1.7356 1.7672
November 1.8024 1.7749 1.7900
December 1.8432 1.7812 1.8121