YEARLY HIGH
49.7571 PKR
YEARLY LOW
43.1573 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
46.3263 PKR

2020 PEN to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PEN to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 8, valuing the pair at 49.7571. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 16, dropping to 43.1573.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.5997 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 46.5290 to the December average rate of 44.5140, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 49.7571 was down 0.06% compared to the 2019 peak of 49.7854, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 248,785 PKR
2019 Average 225,085 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 215,787 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 32,998.75 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

48.8312
43.7456
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 46.7461, compared to 45.9065 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8397 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 46.7461
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 45.9065

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 4.1654 PKR (High: 48.5696 / Low: 44.4042). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5073 PKR (High: 44.7334 / Low: 44.2262).

March Spread (Volatile) ±4.1654
December Spread (Stable) ±0.5073

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.4667 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4667

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 48.4074) against the same month in 2019 (average: 42.8472), the exchange rate shifted by +5.5601 (+12.98%).

2020 Avg (April) 48.4074
2019 Avg (April) 42.8472

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 46.8487 45.6278 46.5290
February 45.9375 44.6664 45.5322
March 48.5696 44.4042 45.4039
April 49.7571 47.3579 48.4074
May 47.5851 46.5116 46.9407
June 48.5145 47.4584 47.6636
July 48.0356 46.9466 47.5518
August 47.5798 46.8717 47.2157
September 47.2140 46.0060 46.6967
October 45.8783 44.3662 45.2914
November 44.8139 43.1573 44.1694
December 44.7334 44.2262 44.5140