YEARLY HIGH
0.0065 BMD
YEARLY LOW
0.0059 BMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0062 BMD

2020 PKR to BMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PKR to BMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 3, valuing the pair at 0.0065. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 8, dropping to 0.0059.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0006 BMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0065 to the December average rate of 0.0062, 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 0.0065 was down 10.19% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0072, 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 3,244 BMD
2019 Average 3,339 BMD
Yearly Trough Low 2,961 BMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 282.98 BMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

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PKR to BMD 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 0.0063, compared to 0.0061 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0063
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0061

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0005 BMD (High: 0.0065 / Low: 0.0060). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 BMD (High: 0.0065 / Low: 0.0065).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0005
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 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.0063) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0072), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0008 (-11.67%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.0063
2019 Avg (March) 0.0072

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0065 0.0064 0.0065
February 0.0065 0.0065 0.0065
March 0.0065 0.0060 0.0063
April 0.0063 0.0060 0.0061
May 0.0063 0.0061 0.0062
June 0.0061 0.0059 0.0060
July 0.0060 0.0059 0.0060
August 0.0060 0.0059 0.0059
September 0.0060 0.0060 0.0060
October 0.0062 0.0061 0.0061
November 0.0063 0.0062 0.0063
December 0.0063 0.0062 0.0062