YEARLY HIGH
170.5899 NPR
YEARLY LOW
155.8318 NPR
YEARLY AVERAGE
165.0590 NPR

2020 XDR to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the XDR to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 170.5899. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 17, dropping to 155.8318.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.7581 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 157.2790 to the December average rate of 169.4586, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 170.5899 was up 6.34% compared to the 2019 peak of 160.4254, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 852,950 NPR
2019 Average 778,964 NPR
Yearly Trough Low 779,159 NPR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 73,790.75 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

170.7479
155.2759
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 162.5509, compared to 167.5670 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.0161 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 162.5509
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 167.5670

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 7.2717 NPR (High: 165.7553 / Low: 158.4836). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3736 NPR (High: 166.6037 / Low: 165.2301).

March Spread (Volatile) ±7.2717
September Spread (Stable) ±1.3736

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 2.5273 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.5273

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 169.4586) against the same month in 2019 (average: 157.0430), the exchange rate shifted by +12.4156 (+7.91%).

2020 Avg (December) 169.4586
2019 Avg (December) 157.0430

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 159.1082 155.9866 157.2790
February 158.4836 155.8318 156.5652
March 165.7553 158.4836 163.1488
April 168.0287 164.5581 166.1320
May 165.7387 163.5844 165.0043
June 168.3057 165.1166 167.1762
July 168.5734 164.6315 166.5897
August 169.6497 165.9941 168.4017
September 166.6037 165.2301 165.8743
October 168.4840 165.2743 166.2256
November 169.6661 167.9989 168.8521
December 170.5899 168.4963 169.4586