YEARLY HIGH
0.5362 KGS
YEARLY LOW
0.4446 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4760 KGS

2020 PKR to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PKR to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 0.5362. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 2, dropping to 0.4446.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0916 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4498 to the December average rate of 0.5210, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.5362 was up 8.07% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.4962, 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 268,099 KGS
2019 Average 230,888 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 222,315 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 45,784.40 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.5347
0.4421
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to KGS 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 0.4621, compared to 0.4898 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0277 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4621
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4898

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 0.0621 KGS (High: 0.5097 / Low: 0.4476). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0020 KGS (High: 0.4530 / Low: 0.4510).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0621
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0020

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 0.0271 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0271

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2020: 0.5270) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.4477), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0793 (+17.70%).

2020 Avg (November) 0.5270
2019 Avg (November) 0.4477

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4512 0.4465 0.4498
February 0.4530 0.4510 0.4523
March 0.4988 0.4447 0.4609
April 0.5097 0.4476 0.4827
May 0.4977 0.4527 0.4771
June 0.4542 0.4446 0.4500
July 0.4690 0.4573 0.4627
August 0.4720 0.4558 0.4607
September 0.4791 0.4704 0.4749
October 0.5064 0.4805 0.4927
November 0.5362 0.5098 0.5270
December 0.5314 0.5027 0.5210