YEARLY HIGH
0.2941 PKR
YEARLY LOW
0.2577 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2770 PKR

2020 CRC to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the CRC to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 0.2941. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 14, dropping to 0.2577.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0363 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2723 to the December average rate of 0.2648, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.2941 was up 3.67% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.2836, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,470 PKR
2019 Average 1,282 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 1,289 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 181.65 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.2914
0.2591
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CRC 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 0.2799, compared to 0.2742 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0057 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2799
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2742

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0174 PKR (High: 0.2865 / Low: 0.2691). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0039 PKR (High: 0.2733 / Low: 0.2693).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0174
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0039

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0081 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0081

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 0.2887) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.2360), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0527 (+22.33%).

2020 Avg (April) 0.2887
2019 Avg (April) 0.2360

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2747 0.2701 0.2723
February 0.2733 0.2693 0.2712
March 0.2865 0.2691 0.2776
April 0.2941 0.2819 0.2887
May 0.2860 0.2793 0.2820
June 0.2902 0.2826 0.2873
July 0.2894 0.2849 0.2873
August 0.2871 0.2783 0.2837
September 0.2794 0.2744 0.2779
October 0.2737 0.2646 0.2699
November 0.2669 0.2577 0.2618
December 0.2668 0.2624 0.2648