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NPR

Nepalese Rupee

NPR · Nepal

28
Moderate
Risk
Historical Scores
253238Jul 2021Jul 2025Aug 2026
What does this mean for you?

The Nepalese Rupee is in decent shape overall, scoring 28 out of 100. There are some areas to watch, but no immediate danger. Your money is holding its value reasonably well compared to most currencies.

You only need about 4.2%/yr to stay ahead. A basic savings account is enough. Calculator ↓

Inflation
2.7%
Debt / GDP
39.9%
GDP Growth
4.4%
FX Volatility
23.0
Governance
Not available
Reserves
13.0 mo
Analysis
What's working well
Prices are stable — your money holds its value well
Government debt is low — less pressure to print money
Economy is growing healthily
What to watch out for
No major concerns
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Savings Impact Calculator

NPR
Holding cash in NPR2.7% inflation
NPR 877−NPR 123 (12% purchasing power lost)
Your NPR 1,000 buys 12% less in 5 years
What if you invested NPR 1,000 instead? (5yr, in NPR terms)
Hold USD Cash
NPR 859
−NPR 141
-3.0%/yr net in NPR
S&P 500
NPR 1611
+NPR 611
range: NPR 734–NPR 3176
10% USD return + 0.0% FX · ±16% vol
Gold
NPR 1469
+NPR 469
range: NPR 418–NPR 4007
8% USD return + 0.0% FX · ±24% vol
Bitcoin
NPR 3052
+NPR 2052
range: NPR 180–NPR 18.4k
25% USD return + 0.0% FX · ±54% vol

All values in NPR. USD-denominated assets (S&P 500, Gold, Bitcoin) include an estimated FX gain of ~0.0%/yr based on the inflation differential between Nepal (2.7%) and the US (~3%). This uses purchasing power parity as a long-run approximation — actual FX movements can differ significantly in the short term. S&P 500 based on 1957-2024, Gold on 2000-2024, Bitcoin on 2015-2024. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Not financial advice.

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