YEARLY HIGH
0.1037 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.0940 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0978 EGP

2020 PKR to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PKR to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 0.1037. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 8, dropping to 0.0940.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0097 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1027 to the December average rate of 0.0979, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1037 was down 19.55% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1289, 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 51,851 EGP
2019 Average 56,234 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 46,980 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,870.99 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1035
0.0940
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to EGP 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 0.0992, compared to 0.0964 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0028 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0992
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0964

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0069 EGP (High: 0.1015 / Low: 0.0946). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 EGP (High: 0.0985 / Low: 0.0972).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0069
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

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 0.0033 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0033

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.1027) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1282), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0254 (-19.84%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.1027
2019 Avg (January) 0.1282

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1037 0.1020 0.1027
February 0.1025 0.1008 0.1016
March 0.1015 0.0946 0.0991
April 0.0987 0.0940 0.0958
May 0.0993 0.0969 0.0983
June 0.0993 0.0961 0.0976
July 0.0966 0.0951 0.0957
August 0.0959 0.0941 0.0948
September 0.0960 0.0946 0.0950
October 0.0978 0.0954 0.0965
November 0.0989 0.0970 0.0982
December 0.0985 0.0972 0.0979