YEARLY HIGH
552.4888 PKR
YEARLY LOW
503.3781 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
527.4964 PKR

2020 KWD to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KWD to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 8, valuing the pair at 552.4888. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 22, dropping to 503.3781.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 49.1106 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 509.8332 to the December average rate of 525.7329, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 552.4888 was up 2.37% compared to the 2019 peak of 539.6971, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,762,444 PKR
2019 Average 2,471,514 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 2,516,891 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 245,553.12 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

554.2057
501.6572
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD 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 518.9663, compared to 536.0265 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 17.0602 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 518.9663
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 536.0265

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 27.4894 PKR (High: 531.4138 / Low: 503.9244). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.1205 PKR (High: 512.4071 / Low: 508.2866).

March Spread (Volatile) ±27.4894
January Spread (Stable) ±4.1205

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 10.9463 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -10.9463

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2020: 549.8266) against the same month in 2019 (average: 523.9498), the exchange rate shifted by +25.8768 (+4.94%).

2020 Avg (August) 549.8266
2019 Avg (August) 523.9498

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 512.4071 508.2866 509.8332
February 508.6371 503.3781 506.0362
March 531.4138 503.9244 511.9982
April 538.1253 512.7044 528.9497
May 528.0612 512.7143 519.0266
June 546.3265 529.1824 537.9541
July 548.4988 539.7777 544.2845
August 552.4888 542.0150 549.8266
September 545.2081 540.5255 542.6462
October 538.9579 525.0671 532.3075
November 527.1314 517.1461 521.3612
December 527.6443 522.5605 525.7329