YEARLY HIGH
8.3275 PKR
YEARLY LOW
6.2328 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.5718 PKR

2020 MXN to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MXN to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 14, valuing the pair at 8.3275. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 23, dropping to 6.2328.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0947 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.2290 to the December average rate of 8.0344, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 8.3275 was down 2.61% compared to the 2019 peak of 8.5506, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 MXN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 416,374 PKR
2019 Average 390,173 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 311,639 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 104,735.71 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

8.3716
6.6596
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MXN 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 7.4357, compared to 7.7080 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2723 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.4357
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.7080

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.7168 PKR (High: 7.9496 / Low: 6.2328). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1189 PKR (High: 8.2856 / Low: 8.1667).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.7168
January Spread (Stable) ±0.1189

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.0660 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0660

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 8.1937) against the same month in 2019 (average: 7.2646), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9291 (+12.79%).

2020 Avg (February) 8.1937
2019 Avg (February) 7.2646

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.2856 8.1667 8.2290
February 8.3275 7.8672 8.1937
March 7.9496 6.2328 7.1277
April 7.1356 6.4397 6.8023
May 7.3393 6.4314 6.8460
June 7.6134 7.1967 7.4155
July 7.6010 7.3243 7.4659
August 7.6958 7.3766 7.5883
September 7.9580 7.4129 7.6788
October 7.7540 7.5196 7.6656
November 8.0073 7.4919 7.8151
December 8.1008 7.9260 8.0344