2020 WST to NPR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

46.8524 NPR

YEARLY LOW

42.3953 NPR

YEARLY AVERAGE

44.5395 NPR

2020 WST to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the WST to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 46.8524. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 8, dropping to 42.3953.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.4571 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 43.3122 to the December average rate of 46.1892, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 46.8524 was up 6.02% compared to the 2019 peak of 44.1926, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 234,262 NPR

2019 Average 214,089 NPR

Yearly Trough Low 211,977 NPR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 22,285.49 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

46.5368

42.3658

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST 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 43.7101, compared to 45.3690 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.6590 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 43.7101

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 45.3690

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was June, with a trading range of 1.8422 NPR (High: 45.8607 / Low: 44.0185). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7394 NPR (High: 43.1347 / Low: 42.3953).

June Spread (Volatile) ±1.8422

February Spread (Stable) ±0.7394

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 0.6584 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6584

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 46.1892) against the same month in 2019 (average: 43.1309), the exchange rate shifted by +3.0583 (+7.09%).

2020 Avg (December) 46.1892

2019 Avg (December) 43.1309

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	44.0403	42.6757	43.3122
February	43.1347	42.3953	42.7134
March	44.5654	42.7689	43.7544
April	44.6186	43.0268	43.8647
May	44.2322	43.1393	43.7527
June	45.8607	44.0185	44.8629
July	45.8681	44.5245	45.1940
August	45.9675	44.5194	45.5238
September	45.2763	44.2570	44.8654
October	45.6304	43.9714	44.6959
November	46.1935	45.2913	45.7458
December	46.8524	45.8082	46.1892