YEARLY HIGH
6.8587 PKR
YEARLY LOW
6.1203 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.5423 PKR

2020 HNL to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the HNL to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 21, valuing the pair at 6.8587. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 6.1203.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7383 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.2429 to the December average rate of 6.6113, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 6.8587 was down 34.23% compared to the 2019 peak of 10.4280, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 34,293 PKR
2019 Average 30,611 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 30,602 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,691.63 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

6.8568
6.1627
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HNL 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 6.4169, compared to 6.6677 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2507 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.4169
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.6677

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.4858 PKR (High: 6.6752 / Low: 6.1893). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0486 PKR (High: 6.7409 / Low: 6.6923).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.4858
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0486

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 0.1859 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1859

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2020: 6.7990) against the same month in 2019 (average: 6.4862), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3128 (+4.82%).

2020 Avg (August) 6.7990
2019 Avg (August) 6.4862

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.3142 6.1203 6.2429
February 6.2740 6.1844 6.2206
March 6.6752 6.1893 6.3649
April 6.7357 6.4240 6.6082
May 6.5283 6.3581 6.4224
June 6.7522 6.5398 6.6426
July 6.7939 6.6767 6.7207
August 6.8587 6.7079 6.7990
September 6.7409 6.6923 6.7191
October 6.6988 6.5199 6.6260
November 6.6249 6.4552 6.5299
December 6.6369 6.5677 6.6113