YEARLY HIGH
88.8263 NPR
YEARLY LOW
81.7180 NPR
YEARLY AVERAGE
85.9211 NPR

2020 SGD to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SGD to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 88.8263. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 20, dropping to 81.7180.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.1082 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 84.3689 to the December average rate of 88.4347, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 88.8263 was up 4.71% compared to the 2019 peak of 84.8341, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 444,131 NPR
2019 Average 412,652 NPR
Yearly Trough Low 408,590 NPR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 35,541.21 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

89.0479
81.6903
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD 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 84.7344, compared to 87.1078 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.3735 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 84.7344
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 87.1078

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 3.3808 NPR (High: 85.6418 / Low: 82.2610). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8389 NPR (High: 88.8263 / Low: 87.9873).

March Spread (Volatile) ±3.3808
December Spread (Stable) ±0.8389

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 2.0654 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.0654

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 88.4347) against the same month in 2019 (average: 83.9507), the exchange rate shifted by +4.4841 (+5.34%).

2020 Avg (December) 88.4347
2019 Avg (December) 83.9507

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 85.3399 83.5598 84.3689
February 83.5844 81.7180 82.3035
March 85.6418 82.2610 83.9557
April 86.4034 84.0299 85.5706
May 85.8397 84.0416 85.2720
June 87.7045 85.7641 86.9357
July 87.2092 85.6679 86.3994
August 87.7303 86.1933 87.1226
September 86.7520 85.4184 85.9516
October 87.3039 86.0812 86.5292
November 88.8002 87.2042 88.2094
December 88.8263 87.9873 88.4347