YEARLY HIGH
0.0505 HKD
YEARLY LOW
0.0459 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0480 HKD

2020 PKR to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PKR to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 27, valuing the pair at 0.0505. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 8, dropping to 0.0459.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0046 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0502 to the December average rate of 0.0484, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0505 was down 10.84% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0567, 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 25,266 HKD
2019 Average 26,162 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 22,946 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,320.16 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0508
0.0457
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PKR to HKD 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 0.0487, 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 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0487
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0473

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0039 HKD (High: 0.0505 / Low: 0.0466). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 HKD (High: 0.0503 / Low: 0.0501).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0039
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 0.0504) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0563), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0060 (-10.59%).

2020 Avg (February) 0.0504
2019 Avg (February) 0.0563

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0503 0.0501 0.0502
February 0.0505 0.0502 0.0504
March 0.0505 0.0466 0.0491
April 0.0485 0.0463 0.0471
May 0.0489 0.0476 0.0484
June 0.0475 0.0461 0.0468
July 0.0467 0.0461 0.0464
August 0.0468 0.0459 0.0461
September 0.0469 0.0465 0.0467
October 0.0483 0.0470 0.0476
November 0.0490 0.0482 0.0487
December 0.0486 0.0483 0.0484