YEARLY HIGH
2.1135 HUF
YEARLY LOW
1.7280 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9044 HUF

2020 PKR to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PKR to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 2.1135. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 5, dropping to 1.7280.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3855 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9448 to the December average rate of 1.8397, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.1135 was up 2.97% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.0524, 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 1,056,727 HUF
2019 Average 969,270 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 863,975 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 192,751.94 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.0308
1.7284
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to HUF 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 1.9644, compared to 1.8445 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1198 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9644
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8445

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.2364 HUF (High: 2.1135 / Low: 1.8771). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0477 HUF (High: 1.8579 / Low: 1.8101).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2364
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0477

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 0.1403 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1403

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 1.9738) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.0025), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0287 (-1.43%).

2020 Avg (March) 1.9738
2019 Avg (March) 2.0025

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9856 1.8950 1.9448
February 2.0321 1.9680 2.0027
March 2.1135 1.8771 1.9738
April 2.0737 1.9207 1.9939
May 2.0496 1.9171 2.0056
June 1.9013 1.8382 1.8653
July 1.8826 1.7390 1.8326
August 1.7999 1.7280 1.7536
September 1.8874 1.8055 1.8421
October 1.9613 1.8383 1.8918
November 1.9665 1.8862 1.9075
December 1.8579 1.8101 1.8397