YEARLY HIGH
107.5458 IDR
YEARLY LOW
84.0755 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
89.8847 IDR

2020 PKR to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PKR to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 107.5458. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 25, dropping to 84.0755.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 23.4703 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 88.6707 to the December average rate of 88.0649, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 107.5458 was up 3.76% compared to the 2019 peak of 103.6456, 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 53,772,887 IDR
2019 Average 47,202,502 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 42,037,727 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,735,159.91 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

96.8076
84.7522
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to IDR 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 91.2612, compared to 88.5083 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.7530 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 91.2612
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 88.5083

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 17.6918 IDR (High: 107.5458 / Low: 89.8540). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4321 IDR (High: 88.5681 / Low: 87.1360).

March Spread (Volatile) ±17.6918
December Spread (Stable) ±1.4321

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 6.8219 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.8219

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 95.8030) against the same month in 2019 (average: 101.7086), the exchange rate shifted by -5.9056 (-5.81%).

2020 Avg (March) 95.8030
2019 Avg (March) 101.7086

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 89.9947 85.5388 88.6707
February 90.8649 88.3213 89.0587
March 107.5458 89.8540 95.8030
April 99.9478 92.6769 95.6994
May 96.9587 89.8519 92.5787
June 89.5338 84.0755 85.7568
July 88.4027 84.9097 86.8566
August 88.3822 86.2355 87.3860
September 90.5371 88.5592 89.3180
October 91.5318 89.5510 90.2953
November 91.2505 88.1035 89.1288
December 88.5681 87.1360 88.0649