YEARLY HIGH
17.2447 CDF
YEARLY LOW
16.3828 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.8502 CDF

2021 NPR to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the NPR to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 28, valuing the pair at 17.2447. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 16.3828.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8618 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.8711 to the December average rate of 16.5985, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 17.2447 was up 2.19% compared to the 2020 peak of 16.8753, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 86,223 CDF
2020 Average 78,087 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 81,914 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,309.07 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

17.1402
16.5493
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR to CDF 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 16.9469, compared to 16.7536 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1933 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.9469
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.7536

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.5558 CDF (High: 17.0519 / Low: 16.4960). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1760 CDF (High: 16.8236 / Low: 16.6476).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.5558
July Spread (Stable) ±0.1760

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.3582 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3582

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 17.0378) against the same month in 2020 (average: 14.7685), the exchange rate shifted by +2.2694 (+15.37%).

2021 Avg (May) 17.0378
2020 Avg (May) 14.7685

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 17.0042 16.7706 16.8711
February 17.1728 16.9405 17.0318
March 17.2378 16.8670 17.0909
April 17.0519 16.4960 16.7328
May 17.2447 16.7635 17.0378
June 17.1175 16.7208 16.9169
July 16.8236 16.6476 16.7217
August 17.0390 16.6866 16.7638
September 16.9988 16.7876 16.9258
October 16.8797 16.4618 16.6821
November 16.9537 16.6593 16.8297
December 16.8286 16.3828 16.5985