2020 PKR to LBP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 PKR to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the PKR to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 21, valuing the pair at 10.0123. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 6, dropping to 5.0839.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.9284 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.7814 to the December average rate of 9.4512, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 10.0123 was down 8.11% compared to the 2019 peak of 10.8956, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 PKR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
PKR to LBP Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 9.4692, compared to 9.2172 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2521 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 4.0177 LBP (High: 9.1016 / Low: 5.0839). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0242 LBP (High: 9.8087 / Low: 9.7845).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween July and November, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.3624 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2020: 9.1701) against the same month in 2019 (average: 9.8214), the exchange rate shifted by -0.6513 (-6.63%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9.9578 | 9.7449 | 9.7814 |
| February | 9.8087 | 9.7845 | 9.7984 |
| March | 9.8110 | 5.8798 | 9.4360 |
| April | 9.4621 | 9.0267 | 9.1962 |
| May | 9.5483 | 9.2899 | 9.4332 |
| June | 10.0123 | 8.9930 | 9.1701 |
| July | 9.1016 | 5.0839 | 8.9202 |
| August | 9.1288 | 8.9531 | 8.9998 |
| September | 9.1650 | 9.0832 | 9.1245 |
| October | 9.4694 | 9.1673 | 9.2999 |
| November | 9.6048 | 9.4247 | 9.5074 |
| December | 9.4858 | 9.4170 | 9.4512 |