YEARLY HIGH
223.5680 PKR
YEARLY LOW
182.6260 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
207.6988 PKR

2020 GBP to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the GBP to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 30, valuing the pair at 223.5680. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 182.6260.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 40.9421 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 202.3246 to the December average rate of 215.5514, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 223.5680 was up 7.07% compared to the 2019 peak of 208.8076, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,117,840 PKR
2019 Average 958,299 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 913,130 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 204,710.34 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

223.3487
193.3875
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GBP 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 201.2009, compared to 214.1967 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 12.9958 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 201.2009
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 214.1967

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 23.7414 PKR (High: 206.3673 / Low: 182.6260). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.1294 PKR (High: 223.5680 / Low: 218.4386).

March Spread (Volatile) ±23.7414
August Spread (Stable) ±5.1294

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 7.1308 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.1308

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2020: 220.8520) against the same month in 2019 (average: 193.6383), the exchange rate shifted by +27.2136 (+14.05%).

2020 Avg (August) 220.8520
2019 Avg (August) 193.6383

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 206.2807 201.0704 202.3246
February 203.9450 197.8357 200.2101
March 206.3673 182.6260 195.8843
April 210.4746 197.5762 204.3332
May 201.0117 193.3593 197.2024
June 209.3169 203.5740 207.2506
July 219.3481 207.8321 211.8290
August 223.5680 218.4386 220.8520
September 221.6036 211.1208 215.0034
October 214.0350 207.7025 211.3385
November 214.5349 206.9317 210.6058
December 218.9800 211.8064 215.5514