2020 BOB to PKR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 BOB to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the BOB to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 21, valuing the pair at 24.4880. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 22.2981.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.1899 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 22.3756 to the December average rate of 23.2499, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 24.4880 was up 3.42% compared to the 2019 peak of 23.6773, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BOB based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
BOB 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 23.1318, compared to 23.7564 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6246 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.7559 PKR (High: 24.0799 / Low: 22.3240). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0646 PKR (High: 22.3627 / Low: 22.2981).
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 0.6261 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2020: 24.3479) against the same month in 2019 (average: 23.0708), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2771 (+5.54%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22.4293 | 22.3345 | 22.3756 |
| February | 22.3627 | 22.2981 | 22.3269 |
| March | 24.0799 | 22.3240 | 22.9879 |
| April | 24.3523 | 23.2065 | 23.8763 |
| May | 23.5918 | 22.9926 | 23.2502 |
| June | 24.3245 | 23.6195 | 23.9740 |
| July | 24.3509 | 24.0624 | 24.2118 |
| August | 24.4880 | 24.0212 | 24.3479 |
| September | 24.1152 | 23.9608 | 24.0430 |
| October | 23.9236 | 23.2404 | 23.5837 |
| November | 23.3455 | 22.8987 | 23.1023 |
| December | 23.3690 | 23.1057 | 23.2499 |