YEARLY HIGH
0.1567 SZL
YEARLY LOW
0.1226 SZL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1387 SZL

2020 NPR to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the NPR to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 23, valuing the pair at 0.1567. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 0.1226.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0341 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1260 to the December average rate of 0.1265, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1567 was up 15.70% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1354, 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 783 SZL
2019 Average 642 SZL
Yearly Trough Low 613 SZL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 170.44 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1550
0.1233
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR to SZL 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 0.1401, compared to 0.1373 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0028 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1401
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1373

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0175 SZL (High: 0.1480 / Low: 0.1305). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0041 SZL (High: 0.1334 / Low: 0.1293).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0175
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0041

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0092 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0092

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 0.1523) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1271), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0252 (+19.83%).

2020 Avg (April) 0.1523
2019 Avg (April) 0.1271

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1295 0.1226 0.1260
February 0.1334 0.1293 0.1311
March 0.1480 0.1305 0.1399
April 0.1567 0.1463 0.1523
May 0.1546 0.1436 0.1503
June 0.1444 0.1371 0.1413
July 0.1428 0.1375 0.1398
August 0.1480 0.1392 0.1442
September 0.1453 0.1378 0.1426
October 0.1421 0.1367 0.1400
November 0.1367 0.1286 0.1308
December 0.1301 0.1237 0.1265