YEARLY HIGH
62.4462 GNF
YEARLY LOW
56.3566 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
59.4926 GNF

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 PKR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 31,223,083 GNF
2019 Average 30,811,377 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 28,178,299 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,044,784.65 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

62.5086
56.9064
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 59.4948
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 59.4904

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

March Spread (Volatile) ±4.6771
July Spread (Stable) ±0.6860

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.1890

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2020 Avg (December) 62.0417
2019 Avg (December) 61.1876

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