2020 LSL to PKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

11.0564 PKR

YEARLY LOW

8.3850 PKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

9.8813 PKR

2020 LSL to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LSL to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 11.0564. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 23, dropping to 8.3850.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.6714 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.7793 to the December average rate of 10.7660, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 11.0564 was down 4.50% compared to the 2019 peak of 11.5779, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 55,282 PKR

2019 Average 51,988 PKR

Yearly Trough Low 41,925 PKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,356.90 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

10.9739

8.6391

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 9.6651, compared to 10.0975 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4324 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.6651

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.0975

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.0872 PKR (High: 10.0863 / Low: 8.9991). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1809 PKR (High: 9.9745 / Low: 9.7935).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.0872

October Spread (Stable) ±0.1809

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.7774 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7774

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 10.7793) against the same month in 2019 (average: 10.0449), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7344 (+7.31%).

2020 Avg (January) 10.7793

2019 Avg (January) 10.0449

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	11.0564	10.4499	10.7793
February	10.4672	10.0195	10.3076
March	10.0863	8.9991	9.5301
April	9.2734	8.3850	8.8771
May	9.2759	8.4761	8.8337
June	9.9037	9.3297	9.6627
July	10.1732	9.7641	9.9812
August	10.0721	9.5092	9.7787
September	10.2649	9.6702	9.9178
October	9.9745	9.7935	9.8880
November	10.4928	9.8492	10.2530
December	11.0236	10.4040	10.7660