2020 PKR to LAK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

58.6785 LAK

YEARLY LOW

53.4780 LAK

YEARLY AVERAGE

56.0488 LAK

2020 PKR to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PKR to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 16, valuing the pair at 58.6785. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 8, dropping to 53.4780.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.2005 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 57.4151 to the December average rate of 57.9412, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 58.6785 was down 5.14% compared to the 2019 peak of 61.8575, 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 29,339,235 LAK

2019 Average 29,048,691 LAK

Yearly Trough Low 26,738,981 LAK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,600,253.59 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

58.6142

53.6885

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to LAK 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 56.0683, compared to 56.0293 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0390 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 56.0683

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 56.0293

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 4.0095 LAK (High: 57.7576 / Low: 53.7481). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2525 LAK (High: 57.7576 / Low: 57.5051).

March Spread (Volatile) ±4.0095

February Spread (Stable) ±0.2525

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 1.8551 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.8551

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2020: 58.2038) against the same month in 2019 (average: 56.9084), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2954 (+2.28%).

2020 Avg (November) 58.2038

2019 Avg (November) 56.9084

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	57.5781	57.2790	57.4151
February	57.7576	57.5051	57.6327
March	57.7576	53.7481	56.3228
April	56.0008	53.4780	54.4676
May	56.5733	55.2845	56.1043
June	55.2707	53.7318	54.4671
July	54.4704	53.8130	54.1328
August	54.9560	53.7731	54.0990
September	55.6965	54.7859	55.0315
October	58.0046	55.8782	56.7676
November	58.6785	57.6208	58.2038
December	58.1364	57.8204	57.9412