YEARLY HIGH
102.6782 PKR
YEARLY LOW
85.1360 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
94.4709 PKR

2020 BGN to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BGN to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 102.6782. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 20, dropping to 85.1360.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17.5422 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 87.8394 to the December average rate of 99.7378, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 102.6782 was up 7.89% compared to the 2019 peak of 95.1702, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 513,391 PKR
2019 Average 429,673 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 425,680 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 87,711.07 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

103.2286
84.6512
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN 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 89.9600, compared to 98.9817 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 9.0218 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 89.9600
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 98.9817

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 7.0573 PKR (High: 93.7689 / Low: 86.7116). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.2327 PKR (High: 102.6782 / Low: 100.4455).

March Spread (Volatile) ±7.0573
August Spread (Stable) ±2.2327

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 2.0156 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.0156

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2020: 101.6805) against the same month in 2019 (average: 90.6302), the exchange rate shifted by +11.0503 (+12.19%).

2020 Avg (August) 101.6805
2019 Avg (August) 90.6302

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 89.2591 86.9485 87.8394
February 87.5701 85.1360 86.1993
March 93.7689 86.7116 89.4911
April 93.6289 88.1146 91.4766
May 92.4580 87.8747 89.4610
June 96.8012 92.8143 95.2924
July 101.3611 95.9812 97.9722
August 102.6782 100.4455 101.6805
September 100.8296 98.3962 100.0073
October 99.2333 95.6310 97.9934
November 97.5752 95.1940 96.4993
December 100.7928 98.5579 99.7378