2020 MAD to PKR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 MAD to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the MAD to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 19, valuing the pair at 18.3834. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 19, dropping to 15.8330.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.5504 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.1050 to the December average rate of 17.8457, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 18.3834 was up 7.54% compared to the 2019 peak of 17.0951, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MAD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
MAD to PKR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 16.3413, compared to 17.7834 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.4420 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 0.7990 PKR (High: 18.0319 / Low: 17.2328). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1850 PKR (High: 16.1906 / Low: 16.0056).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.3149 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2020: 18.2065) against the same month in 2019 (average: 16.6193), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5872 (+9.55%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16.1906 | 16.0056 | 16.1050 |
| February | 16.0948 | 15.8330 | 15.9555 |
| March | 16.7149 | 16.0675 | 16.3521 |
| April | 16.3781 | 15.9980 | 16.2440 |
| May | 16.6433 | 16.0483 | 16.2817 |
| June | 17.3792 | 16.6723 | 17.1098 |
| July | 17.9861 | 17.2082 | 17.5104 |
| August | 18.3834 | 17.8596 | 18.2065 |
| September | 18.1378 | 17.8272 | 18.0021 |
| October | 17.8627 | 17.3779 | 17.6872 |
| November | 17.6704 | 17.2966 | 17.4482 |
| December | 18.0319 | 17.2328 | 17.8457 |