YEARLY HIGH
14.8936 PKR
YEARLY LOW
12.9607 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.1502 PKR

2020 BWP to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BWP to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 23, valuing the pair at 14.8936. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 23, dropping to 12.9607.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9329 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.4287 to the December average rate of 14.7143, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 14.8936 was down 3.16% compared to the 2019 peak of 15.3793, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 74,468 PKR
2019 Average 69,801 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 64,803 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,664.49 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

14.8556
13.1598
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 13.8797, compared to 14.4207 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5410 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.8797
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.4207

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 1.0258 PKR (High: 13.9865 / Low: 12.9607). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3232 PKR (High: 14.1988 / Low: 13.8756).

April Spread (Volatile) ±1.0258
February Spread (Stable) ±0.3232

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.3859 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3859

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 14.7143) against the same month in 2019 (average: 14.4207), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2937 (+2.04%).

2020 Avg (December) 14.7143
2019 Avg (December) 14.4207

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.6345 14.1489 14.4287
February 14.1988 13.8756 14.0429
March 14.1854 13.2463 13.8230
April 13.9865 12.9607 13.5329
May 13.7568 12.9998 13.3011
June 14.3159 13.7814 14.1495
July 14.6708 14.2264 14.4368
August 14.6559 14.2494 14.4440
September 14.7283 14.1773 14.4295
October 14.3934 13.9655 14.2154
November 14.5639 14.0108 14.2843
December 14.8936 14.4229 14.7143