2020 PKR to GNF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 PKR to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the PKR to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 62.4462. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 7, dropping to 56.3566.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.0896 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 61.2974 to the December average rate of 62.0417, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 62.4462 was down 6.21% compared to the 2019 peak of 66.5825, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 PKR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
PKR to GNF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 59.4948, compared to 59.4904 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0043 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 4.6771 GNF (High: 61.8099 / Low: 57.1328). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6860 GNF (High: 57.9589 / Low: 57.2729).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 2.1890 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 62.0417) against the same month in 2019 (average: 61.1876), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8541 (+1.40%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61.6896 | 60.8296 | 61.2974 |
| February | 61.7207 | 60.9139 | 61.3424 |
| March | 61.8099 | 57.1328 | 59.8795 |
| April | 59.4918 | 56.3566 | 57.6905 |
| May | 60.0180 | 58.5155 | 59.0720 |
| June | 58.6576 | 57.0524 | 57.6867 |
| July | 57.9589 | 57.2729 | 57.5733 |
| August | 58.3220 | 56.9325 | 57.3732 |
| September | 59.0239 | 57.9344 | 58.4335 |
| October | 60.9224 | 59.1088 | 60.0655 |
| November | 61.9665 | 60.9020 | 61.4554 |
| December | 62.4462 | 61.2948 | 62.0417 |