2020 USD to INR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 USD to INR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the USD to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 21, valuing the pair at 76.9699. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 15, dropping to 70.7240.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.2459 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 71.2694 to the December average rate of 73.6608, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 76.9699 was up 6.65% compared to the 2019 peak of 72.1704, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 USD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
USD to INR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 74.1824, compared to 74.0781 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1043 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 4.3960 INR (High: 76.5710 / Low: 72.1750). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8560 INR (High: 76.2250 / Low: 75.3690).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 1.0515 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 76.2280) against the same month in 2019 (average: 69.4252), the exchange rate shifted by +6.8028 (+9.80%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71.9665 | 70.7240 | 71.2694 |
| February | 72.1750 | 71.1104 | 71.5851 |
| March | 76.5710 | 72.1750 | 74.5320 |
| April | 76.9699 | 75.2685 | 76.2280 |
| May | 76.2250 | 75.3690 | 75.7128 |
| June | 76.4039 | 75.0661 | 75.7670 |
| July | 75.4552 | 74.5400 | 74.9063 |
| August | 75.1635 | 73.1285 | 74.5798 |
| September | 73.9275 | 73.0503 | 73.5283 |
| October | 74.6139 | 72.9612 | 73.5670 |
| November | 74.8875 | 73.7905 | 74.2262 |
| December | 74.1215 | 73.0574 | 73.6608 |