2020 CAD to PKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

128.2927 PKR

YEARLY LOW

109.0214 PKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

120.7280 PKR

2020 CAD to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the CAD to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 26, valuing the pair at 128.2927. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 23, dropping to 109.0214.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 19.2713 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 118.3119 to the December average rate of 125.1395, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 128.2927 was up 2.56% compared to the 2019 peak of 125.0849, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 641,463 PKR

2019 Average 566,208 PKR

Yearly Trough Low 545,107 PKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 96,356.30 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

128.2979

112.3076

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 117.0172, compared to 124.4388 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.4216 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 117.0172

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 124.4388

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 9.1239 PKR (High: 118.1453 / Low: 109.0214). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4787 PKR (High: 116.6752 / Low: 115.1965).

March Spread (Volatile) ±9.1239

February Spread (Stable) ±1.4787

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 2.5893 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.5893

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2020: 126.9654) against the same month in 2019 (average: 120.0192), the exchange rate shifted by +6.9462 (+5.79%).

2020 Avg (August) 126.9654

2019 Avg (August) 120.0192

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	119.9554	116.6752	118.3119
February	116.6752	115.1965	116.2294
March	118.1453	109.0214	113.6401
April	120.0991	113.0745	117.1284
May	118.1679	112.3726	114.6254
June	123.6479	120.0294	122.1680
July	125.2999	122.2111	123.7808
August	128.2927	124.6763	126.9654
September	127.0377	123.7334	125.6150
October	124.9396	120.4489	123.2890
November	123.1405	120.0183	121.8432
December	126.4182	123.3787	125.1395