YEARLY HIGH
0.8094 PKR
YEARLY LOW
0.7366 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7740 PKR

2020 GYD to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the GYD to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 21, valuing the pair at 0.8094. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 7, dropping to 0.7366.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0728 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7408 to the December average rate of 0.7658, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.8094 was up 3.49% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.7821, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,047 PKR
2019 Average 3,595 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 3,683 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 364.05 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.8104
0.7328
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GYD 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 0.7641, compared to 0.7840 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0200 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7641
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7840

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0581 PKR (High: 0.7947 / Low: 0.7366). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0037 PKR (High: 0.7413 / Low: 0.7375).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0581
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0037

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 0.0206 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0206

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2020: 0.8039) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.7641), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0398 (+5.21%).

2020 Avg (August) 0.8039
2019 Avg (August) 0.7641

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7429 0.7381 0.7408
February 0.7413 0.7375 0.7393
March 0.7947 0.7366 0.7579
April 0.8043 0.7642 0.7875
May 0.7791 0.7562 0.7669
June 0.8040 0.7802 0.7920
July 0.8054 0.7945 0.7996
August 0.8094 0.7921 0.8039
September 0.7959 0.7916 0.7941
October 0.7896 0.7668 0.7786
November 0.7695 0.7563 0.7619
December 0.7691 0.7615 0.7658