YEARLY HIGH
5.1343 PKR
YEARLY LOW
4.0704 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.6461 PKR

2020 ETB to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ETB to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 7, valuing the pair at 5.1343. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 4.0704.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0639 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.8265 to the December average rate of 4.1415, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 5.1343 was down 9.15% compared to the 2019 peak of 5.6511, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 25,671 PKR
2019 Average 25,708 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 20,352 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,319.35 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

5.0654
4.0576
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 4.8399, compared to 4.4522 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3877 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.8399
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.4522

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 0.3379 PKR (High: 5.1343 / Low: 4.7964). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0461 PKR (High: 4.8517 / Low: 4.8056).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.3379
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0461

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.2292 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2292

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 4.9814) against the same month in 2019 (average: 4.9155), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0658 (+1.34%).

2020 Avg (April) 4.9814
2019 Avg (April) 4.9155

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.8517 4.8056 4.8265
February 4.8800 4.7511 4.8100
March 5.0356 4.7402 4.8552
April 5.1343 4.7964 4.9814
May 4.8143 4.7045 4.7522
June 4.9436 4.7574 4.8144
July 4.8231 4.7093 4.7527
August 4.7870 4.5892 4.7024
September 4.6002 4.4962 4.5316
October 4.4906 4.2166 4.3771
November 4.2966 4.1612 4.2080
December 4.1912 4.0704 4.1415