YEARLY HIGH
0.0055 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.0045 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0048 GBP

2020 PKR to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PKR to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 0.0055. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 30, dropping to 0.0045.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0010 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0049 to the December average rate of 0.0046, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0055 was down 4.36% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0057, 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 2,738 GBP
2019 Average 2,613 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 2,236 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 501.38 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0052
0.0045
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to GBP 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 0.0050, compared to 0.0047 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) 0.0050
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0047

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0006 GBP (High: 0.0055 / Low: 0.0048). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 GBP (High: 0.0046 / Low: 0.0045).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0006
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 May and June, 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: 0.0051) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0054), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0003 (-5.88%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.0051
2019 Avg (March) 0.0054

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0050 0.0048 0.0049
February 0.0051 0.0049 0.0050
March 0.0055 0.0048 0.0051
April 0.0051 0.0048 0.0049
May 0.0052 0.0050 0.0051
June 0.0049 0.0048 0.0048
July 0.0048 0.0046 0.0047
August 0.0046 0.0045 0.0045
September 0.0047 0.0045 0.0047
October 0.0048 0.0047 0.0047
November 0.0048 0.0047 0.0047
December 0.0047 0.0046 0.0046