YEARLY HIGH
0.5787 PKR
YEARLY LOW
0.4732 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5261 PKR

2020 HUF to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the HUF to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 5, valuing the pair at 0.5787. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 0.4732.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1056 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5143 to the December average rate of 0.5436, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.70% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.5787 was up 0.47% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.5760, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 1,000,000 HUF based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 578,720 PKR
2019 Average 516,604 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 473,159 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 105,561.28 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.5775
0.4916
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HUF 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 0.5096, compared to 0.5427 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0331 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5096
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5427

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0596 PKR (High: 0.5327 / Low: 0.4732). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0142 PKR (High: 0.5524 / Low: 0.5383).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0596
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0142

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0273 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0273

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2020: 0.5703) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.5420), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0283 (+5.22%).

2020 Avg (August) 0.5703
2019 Avg (August) 0.5420

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5277 0.5036 0.5143
February 0.5081 0.4921 0.4994
March 0.5327 0.4732 0.5071
April 0.5206 0.4822 0.5018
May 0.5216 0.4879 0.4988
June 0.5440 0.5260 0.5361
July 0.5751 0.5312 0.5461
August 0.5787 0.5556 0.5703
September 0.5539 0.5298 0.5430
October 0.5440 0.5099 0.5288
November 0.5302 0.5085 0.5243
December 0.5524 0.5383 0.5436