YEARLY HIGH
2.2491 PKR
YEARLY LOW
1.8650 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.1074 PKR

2020 KGS to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KGS to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 2, valuing the pair at 2.2491. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 1.8650.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3841 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2231 to the December average rate of 1.9198, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.2491 was down 4.56% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.3565, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,245 PKR
2019 Average 10,854 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 9,325 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,920.41 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.2557
1.8655
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 2.1672, compared to 2.0476 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1196 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1672
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0476

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 0.2722 PKR (High: 2.2340 / Low: 1.9618). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0099 PKR (High: 2.2174 / Low: 2.2076).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.2722
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0099

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.1322 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1322

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2020: 2.2223) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.2381), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0159 (-0.71%).

2020 Avg (June) 2.2223
2019 Avg (June) 2.2381

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.2397 2.2165 2.2231
February 2.2174 2.2076 2.2110
March 2.2485 2.0049 2.1725
April 2.2340 1.9618 2.0760
May 2.2090 2.0092 2.0983
June 2.2491 2.2018 2.2223
July 2.1868 2.1321 2.1611
August 2.1939 2.1188 2.1709
September 2.1260 2.0871 2.1058
October 2.0810 1.9747 2.0302
November 1.9614 1.8650 1.8980
December 1.9893 1.8819 1.9198