YEARLY HIGH
10.6427 PKR
YEARLY LOW
9.6429 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.2345 PKR

2020 EGP to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the EGP to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 8, valuing the pair at 10.6427. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 9.6429.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9998 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.7330 to the December average rate of 10.2157, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 10.6427 was up 8.60% compared to the 2019 peak of 9.8001, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 53,214 PKR
2019 Average 44,786 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 48,215 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,998.97 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

10.6296
9.6514
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP 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 10.0890, compared to 10.3799 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2909 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.0890
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.3799

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.7178 PKR (High: 10.5680 / Low: 9.8502). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1323 PKR (High: 10.2868 / Low: 10.1545).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.7178
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1323

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 0.2657 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2657

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 10.4414) against the same month in 2019 (average: 8.2046), the exchange rate shifted by +2.2368 (+27.26%).

2020 Avg (April) 10.4414
2019 Avg (April) 8.2046

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.8084 9.6429 9.7330
February 9.9186 9.7596 9.8447
March 10.5680 9.8502 10.0939
April 10.6427 10.1342 10.4414
May 10.3171 10.0659 10.1758
June 10.4053 10.0694 10.2454
July 10.5178 10.3557 10.4466
August 10.6245 10.4266 10.5481
September 10.5655 10.4194 10.5222
October 10.4799 10.2285 10.3664
November 10.3044 10.1066 10.1807
December 10.2868 10.1545 10.2157