2020 PKR to BBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0130 BBD

YEARLY LOW

0.0118 BBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0124 BBD

2020 PKR to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PKR to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 3, valuing the pair at 0.0130. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 8, dropping to 0.0118.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0011 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0129 to the December average rate of 0.0125, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0130 was down 10.19% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0144, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 PKR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 6,487 BBD

2019 Average 6,678 BBD

Yearly Trough Low 5,921 BBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 565.95 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0131

0.0118

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PKR to BBD 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 0.0125, compared to 0.0122 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0125

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0122

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0010 BBD (High: 0.0130 / Low: 0.0120). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 BBD (High: 0.0130 / Low: 0.0129).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0010

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.0126) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0143), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0017 (-11.67%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.0126

2019 Avg (March) 0.0143

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0130	0.0128	0.0129
February	0.0130	0.0129	0.0130
March	0.0130	0.0120	0.0126
April	0.0125	0.0119	0.0122
May	0.0126	0.0123	0.0125
June	0.0123	0.0119	0.0121
July	0.0120	0.0119	0.0120
August	0.0121	0.0118	0.0119
September	0.0121	0.0120	0.0120
October	0.0125	0.0121	0.0123
November	0.0126	0.0124	0.0126
December	0.0125	0.0124	0.0125