YEARLY HIGH
0.2208 NPR
YEARLY LOW
0.1882 NPR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2063 NPR

2020 XAF to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the XAF to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 0.2208. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 19, dropping to 0.1882.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0326 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1929 to the December average rate of 0.2186, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.2208 was up 10.41% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.2000, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,104 NPR
2019 Average 961 NPR
Yearly Trough Low 941 NPR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 163.10 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.2214
0.1875
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF 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 0.1992, compared to 0.2133 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0141 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1992
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2133

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 0.0117 NPR (High: 0.2165 / Low: 0.2048). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0037 NPR (High: 0.2127 / Low: 0.2090).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0117
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0037

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 0.0041 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0041

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.2186) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1929), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0257 (+13.32%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.2186
2019 Avg (December) 0.1929

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1963 0.1914 0.1929
February 0.1942 0.1882 0.1903
March 0.2058 0.1946 0.2007
April 0.2040 0.1998 0.2018
May 0.2049 0.1988 0.2015
June 0.2106 0.2049 0.2079
July 0.2165 0.2048 0.2095
August 0.2170 0.2128 0.2151
September 0.2127 0.2090 0.2110
October 0.2131 0.2093 0.2111
November 0.2162 0.2114 0.2146
December 0.2208 0.2168 0.2186