YEARLY HIGH
0.1876 PKR
YEARLY LOW
0.1713 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1798 PKR

2020 KPW to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KPW to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 8, valuing the pair at 0.1876. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 3, dropping to 0.1713.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0164 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1719 to the December average rate of 0.1781, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1876 was up 3.13% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1820, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 938 PKR
2019 Average 834 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 856 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 81.85 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1883
0.1700
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KPW 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 0.1774, compared to 0.1822 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0048 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1774
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1822

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0135 PKR (High: 0.1848 / Low: 0.1713). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 PKR (High: 0.1718 / Low: 0.1713).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0135
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

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 0.0047 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0047

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2020: 0.1868) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1770), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0097 (+5.50%).

2020 Avg (August) 0.1868
2019 Avg (August) 0.1770

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1730 0.1716 0.1719
February 0.1718 0.1713 0.1715
March 0.1848 0.1713 0.1759
April 0.1862 0.1777 0.1829
May 0.1809 0.1761 0.1782
June 0.1868 0.1812 0.1840
July 0.1868 0.1846 0.1858
August 0.1876 0.1839 0.1868
September 0.1850 0.1838 0.1845
October 0.1834 0.1783 0.1809
November 0.1789 0.1757 0.1771
December 0.1785 0.1773 0.1781