2020 PGK to PKR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 PGK to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the PGK to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 7, valuing the pair at 48.9879. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 16, dropping to 44.5314.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.4565 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 45.4713 to the December average rate of 45.5821, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 48.9879 was down 11.20% compared to the 2019 peak of 55.1668, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PGK based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
PGK 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 46.4974, compared to 46.8208 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3234 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 3.2635 PKR (High: 48.1805 / Low: 44.9170). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5101 PKR (High: 45.7643 / Low: 45.2542).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween February and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.4870 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 47.7743) against the same month in 2019 (average: 41.9546), the exchange rate shifted by +5.8197 (+13.87%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45.8210 | 44.8729 | 45.4713 |
| February | 46.3769 | 44.7366 | 45.3752 |
| March | 48.1805 | 44.9170 | 46.1912 |
| April | 48.9879 | 46.1852 | 47.7743 |
| May | 47.2032 | 45.7265 | 46.2872 |
| June | 48.6357 | 46.8954 | 47.8854 |
| July | 48.9262 | 47.2885 | 48.1843 |
| August | 48.5054 | 46.9046 | 47.8936 |
| September | 48.3261 | 46.8308 | 47.5300 |
| October | 47.1286 | 45.1961 | 46.4382 |
| November | 45.7313 | 44.5314 | 45.2969 |
| December | 45.7643 | 45.2542 | 45.5821 |