2020 SBD to NPR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

14.8218 NPR

YEARLY LOW

13.6354 NPR

YEARLY AVERAGE

14.3968 NPR

2020 SBD to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SBD to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 21, valuing the pair at 14.8218. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 20, dropping to 13.6354.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1864 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.7609 to the December average rate of 14.6487, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 14.8218 was up 3.39% compared to the 2019 peak of 14.3362, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 74,109 NPR

2019 Average 68,645 NPR

Yearly Trough Low 68,177 NPR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,932.05 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

14.8152

13.6651

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 14.2819, compared to 14.5118 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2299 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.2819

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.5118

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.0815 NPR (High: 14.7909 / Low: 13.7094). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1450 NPR (High: 14.7340 / Low: 14.5890).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.0815

December Spread (Stable) ±0.1450

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1255 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1255

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 14.6545) against the same month in 2019 (average: 13.6408), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0137 (+7.43%).

2020 Avg (April) 14.6545

2019 Avg (April) 13.6408

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	13.9150	13.6354	13.7609
February	13.9959	13.7722	13.8529
March	14.7909	13.7094	14.3633
April	14.8218	14.5117	14.6545
May	14.6748	14.4204	14.5290
June	14.6167	14.4225	14.5307
July	14.5150	14.3046	14.4089
August	14.6089	14.1877	14.4498
September	14.4944	14.0623	14.3575
October	14.7519	14.3486	14.4864
November	14.8126	14.6036	14.7194
December	14.7340	14.5890	14.6487