YEARLY HIGH
0.3507 PKR
YEARLY LOW
0.3063 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3350 PKR

2020 AMD to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the AMD to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 8, valuing the pair at 0.3507. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.3063.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0444 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3231 to the December average rate of 0.3294, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.3507 was up 2.30% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.3428, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,753 PKR
2019 Average 1,564 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 1,531 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 221.81 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.3517
0.3200
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AMD to PKR 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 0.3301, compared to 0.3399 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0097 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3301
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3399

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 0.0273 PKR (High: 0.3336 / Low: 0.3063). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 PKR (High: 0.3231 / Low: 0.3223).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0273
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0073 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0073

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2020: 0.3490) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.3348), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0142 (+4.24%).

2020 Avg (August) 0.3490
2019 Avg (August) 0.3348

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3238 0.3221 0.3231
February 0.3231 0.3223 0.3227
March 0.3336 0.3198 0.3244
April 0.3452 0.3303 0.3359
May 0.3366 0.3282 0.3314
June 0.3491 0.3373 0.3433
July 0.3491 0.3450 0.3472
August 0.3507 0.3436 0.3490
September 0.3457 0.3434 0.3447
October 0.3427 0.3331 0.3381
November 0.3343 0.3284 0.3309
December 0.3336 0.3063 0.3294