YEARLY HIGH
7.9908 KRW
YEARLY LOW
6.7675 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.2937 KRW

2020 PKR to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PKR to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 7.9908. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 7, dropping to 6.7675.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2233 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.5362 to the December average rate of 6.8268, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 7.9908 was down 5.06% compared to the 2019 peak of 8.4169, 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 3,995,394 KRW
2019 Average 3,886,273 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 3,383,763 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 611,631.42 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

7.8311
6.7355
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to KRW 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 7.5572, compared to 7.0302 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5270 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.5572
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.0302

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.6700 KRW (High: 7.9908 / Low: 7.3207). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1150 KRW (High: 7.0904 / Low: 6.9754).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.6700
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1150

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.3776 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3776

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 7.6834) against the same month in 2019 (average: 8.1028), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4194 (-5.18%).

2020 Avg (March) 7.6834
2019 Avg (March) 8.1028

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.7434 7.4198 7.5362
February 7.9001 7.6345 7.7398
March 7.9908 7.3207 7.6834
April 7.7112 7.2256 7.4298
May 7.7252 7.5632 7.6658
June 7.5018 7.1334 7.2882
July 7.2268 7.1000 7.1712
August 7.1790 7.0180 7.0633
September 7.1892 6.9970 7.0951
October 7.0904 6.9754 7.0270
November 7.0842 6.9202 6.9979
December 6.9331 6.7675 6.8268