YEARLY HIGH
49.9604 PKR
YEARLY LOW
41.4595 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
47.0816 PKR

2020 ILS to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ILS to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 23, valuing the pair at 49.9604. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 17, dropping to 41.4595.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.5009 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 44.7207 to the December average rate of 49.3902, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 49.9604 was up 8.33% compared to the 2019 peak of 46.1202, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 249,802 PKR
2019 Average 211,014 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 207,297 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 42,504.32 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

49.9982
43.5999
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS 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 45.5793, compared to 48.5838 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.0046 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 45.5793
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 48.5838

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 5.5504 PKR (High: 47.0099 / Low: 41.4595). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4763 PKR (High: 45.0640 / Low: 44.5877).

March Spread (Volatile) ±5.5504
January Spread (Stable) ±0.4763

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 0.9705 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9705

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 49.3902) against the same month in 2019 (average: 44.5890), the exchange rate shifted by +4.8012 (+10.77%).

2020 Avg (December) 49.3902
2019 Avg (December) 44.5890

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 45.0640 44.5877 44.7207
February 45.3523 44.1870 44.9604
March 47.0099 41.4595 44.1331
April 46.8835 45.3097 46.1295
May 46.4890 44.9645 45.5920
June 48.8529 46.6510 47.9399
July 49.2349 48.0579 48.7271
August 49.7975 48.9726 49.4650
September 49.3688 47.5922 48.4945
October 48.5385 46.9390 47.9848
November 48.2451 46.9212 47.4415
December 49.9604 48.5194 49.3902