YEARLY HIGH
0.0499 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
0.0455 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0478 GTQ

2020 PKR to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PKR to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 0.0499. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 22, dropping to 0.0455.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0043 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0498 to the December average rate of 0.0487, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0499 was down 11.21% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0561, 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 24,927 GTQ
2019 Average 25,706 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 22,769 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,158.27 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0501
0.0454
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to GTQ 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 0.0482, compared to 0.0473 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0482
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0473

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0034 GTQ (High: 0.0498 / Low: 0.0464). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 GTQ (High: 0.0496 / Low: 0.0494).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0034
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 0.0017 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0017

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.0498) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0554), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0056 (-10.19%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.0498
2019 Avg (January) 0.0554

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0499 0.0496 0.0498
February 0.0496 0.0494 0.0495
March 0.0498 0.0464 0.0486
April 0.0482 0.0460 0.0468
May 0.0487 0.0472 0.0480
June 0.0472 0.0458 0.0465
July 0.0463 0.0458 0.0460
August 0.0466 0.0455 0.0458
September 0.0470 0.0465 0.0467
October 0.0486 0.0471 0.0478
November 0.0492 0.0484 0.0489
December 0.0490 0.0485 0.0487