YEARLY HIGH
0.0241 ILS
YEARLY LOW
0.0200 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0213 ILS

2020 PKR to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PKR to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 17, valuing the pair at 0.0241. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 23, dropping to 0.0200.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0041 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0224 to the December average rate of 0.0202, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0241 was down 10.07% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0268, 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 12,060 ILS
2019 Average 11,905 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 10,008 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,052.03 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0229
0.0200
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to ILS 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 0.0220, compared to 0.0206 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) 0.0220
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0206

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0028 ILS (High: 0.0241 / Low: 0.0213). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 ILS (High: 0.0224 / Low: 0.0222).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0028
January 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.0227) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0259), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0032 (-12.38%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.0227
2019 Avg (March) 0.0259

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0224 0.0222 0.0224
February 0.0226 0.0220 0.0222
March 0.0241 0.0213 0.0227
April 0.0221 0.0213 0.0217
May 0.0222 0.0215 0.0219
June 0.0214 0.0205 0.0209
July 0.0208 0.0203 0.0205
August 0.0204 0.0201 0.0202
September 0.0210 0.0203 0.0206
October 0.0213 0.0206 0.0208
November 0.0213 0.0207 0.0211
December 0.0206 0.0200 0.0202