2020 PKR to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.2064 LKR

YEARLY LOW

1.0863 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.1466 LKR

2020 PKR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PKR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 22, valuing the pair at 1.2064. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 12, dropping to 1.0863.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1201 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1726 to the December average rate of 1.1678, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.2064 was down 8.27% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.3152, 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 603,213 LKR

2019 Average 596,463 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 543,150 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 60,063.08 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.1838

1.0929

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to LKR 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 1.1621, compared to 1.1311 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0310 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1621

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1311

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 0.0689 LKR (High: 1.2064 / Low: 1.1375). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0056 LKR (High: 1.1752 / Low: 1.1696).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0689

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0056

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0464 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0464

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 1.1647) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.2351), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0704 (-5.70%).

2020 Avg (April) 1.1647

2019 Avg (April) 1.2351

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1752	1.1696	1.1726
February	1.1801	1.1736	1.1762
March	1.1812	1.1348	1.1674
April	1.2064	1.1375	1.1647
May	1.1952	1.1434	1.1691
June	1.1409	1.1082	1.1227
July	1.1186	1.1049	1.1112
August	1.1224	1.0863	1.1005
September	1.1240	1.1077	1.1145
October	1.1486	1.1190	1.1324
November	1.1713	1.1486	1.1603
December	1.1842	1.1559	1.1678