YEARLY HIGH
0.3714 DOP
YEARLY LOW
0.3226 DOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3493 DOP

2020 PKR to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PKR to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 16, valuing the pair at 0.3714. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 9, dropping to 0.3226.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0489 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3437 to the December average rate of 0.3629, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.3714 was up 1.70% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.3652, 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 185,713 DOP
2019 Average 171,347 DOP
Yearly Trough Low 161,276 DOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 24,436.78 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.3693
0.3258
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to DOP 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 0.3424, compared to 0.3561 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0137 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3424
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3561

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0479 DOP (High: 0.3714 / Low: 0.3236). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 DOP (High: 0.3530 / Low: 0.3508).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0479
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0023

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 0.0115 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0115

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.3409) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.3624), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0215 (-5.93%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.3409
2019 Avg (March) 0.3624

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3461 0.3402 0.3437
February 0.3475 0.3428 0.3459
March 0.3714 0.3236 0.3409
April 0.3403 0.3226 0.3294
May 0.3513 0.3404 0.3446
June 0.3538 0.3450 0.3501
July 0.3512 0.3473 0.3493
August 0.3525 0.3457 0.3478
September 0.3530 0.3508 0.3520
October 0.3646 0.3538 0.3588
November 0.3694 0.3571 0.3656
December 0.3653 0.3615 0.3629