YEARLY HIGH
0.1478 PKR
YEARLY LOW
0.1251 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1373 PKR

2020 KRW to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KRW to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 7, valuing the pair at 0.1478. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 23, dropping to 0.1251.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0226 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1327 to the December average rate of 0.1465, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1478 was up 4.36% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1416, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 738,822 PKR
2019 Average 644,209 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 625,720 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 113,101.98 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1482
0.1275
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW 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 0.1324, compared to 0.1423 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0099 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1324
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1423

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0115 PKR (High: 0.1366 / Low: 0.1251). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 PKR (High: 0.1434 / Low: 0.1410).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0115
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0023

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 0.0042 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0042

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.1465) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1322), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0143 (+10.82%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.1465
2019 Avg (December) 0.1322

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1348 0.1291 0.1327
February 0.1310 0.1266 0.1292
March 0.1366 0.1251 0.1302
April 0.1384 0.1297 0.1346
May 0.1322 0.1294 0.1305
June 0.1402 0.1333 0.1372
July 0.1408 0.1384 0.1394
August 0.1425 0.1393 0.1416
September 0.1429 0.1391 0.1410
October 0.1434 0.1410 0.1423
November 0.1445 0.1412 0.1429
December 0.1478 0.1442 0.1465