2020 BBD to PKR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 BBD to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the BBD to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 8, valuing the pair at 84.4421. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 3, dropping to 77.0752.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.3669 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 77.3655 to the December average rate of 80.1410, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 84.4421 was up 3.13% compared to the 2019 peak of 81.8791, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BBD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
BBD to PKR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 79.8380, compared to 81.9838 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.1458 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 6.0905 PKR (High: 83.1657 / Low: 77.0752). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2148 PKR (High: 77.3131 / Low: 77.0983).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 2.1258 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2020: 84.0467) against the same month in 2019 (average: 79.6624), the exchange rate shifted by +4.3843 (+5.50%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77.8300 | 77.2103 | 77.3655 |
| February | 77.3131 | 77.0983 | 77.1926 |
| March | 83.1657 | 77.0752 | 79.1649 |
| April | 83.8041 | 79.9798 | 82.3102 |
| May | 81.4123 | 79.2500 | 80.1844 |
| June | 84.0750 | 81.5176 | 82.8103 |
| July | 84.0671 | 83.0669 | 83.6100 |
| August | 84.4421 | 82.7424 | 84.0467 |
| September | 83.2500 | 82.6886 | 83.0091 |
| October | 82.5333 | 80.2250 | 81.4224 |
| November | 80.4924 | 79.0750 | 79.6737 |
| December | 80.3350 | 79.7921 | 80.1410 |