YEARLY HIGH
2.5467 NPR
YEARLY LOW
2.1019 NPR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.1928 NPR

2020 SDG to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SDG to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 2.5467. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 1, dropping to 2.1019.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4448 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5157 to the December average rate of 2.1313, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.5467 was down 0.71% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.5650, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,733 NPR
2019 Average 12,269 NPR
Yearly Trough Low 10,509 NPR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,223.99 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.5550
2.0842
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 2.2430, compared to 2.1426 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2430
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1426

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 0.2183 NPR (High: 2.3303 / Low: 2.1120). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0247 NPR (High: 2.1603 / Low: 2.1355).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.2183
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0247

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.3071 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3071

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 2.5157) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.3753), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1405 (+5.91%).

2020 Avg (January) 2.5157
2019 Avg (January) 2.3753

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.5467 2.3299 2.5157
February 2.3303 2.1120 2.2086
March 2.2087 2.1120 2.1522
April 2.2252 2.1795 2.2029
May 2.1983 2.1576 2.1868
June 2.2049 2.1733 2.1918
July 2.1867 2.1546 2.1676
August 2.1731 2.1206 2.1570
September 2.1335 2.1019 2.1234
October 2.1577 2.1162 2.1285
November 2.1603 2.1355 2.1479
December 2.1445 2.1165 2.1313