2020 PKR to LSL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1193 LSL

YEARLY LOW

0.0904 LSL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1016 LSL

2020 PKR to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PKR to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 23, valuing the pair at 0.1193. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 0.0904.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0288 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0928 to the December average rate of 0.0929, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1193 was up 14.27% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1044, 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 59,630 LSL

2019 Average 48,183 LSL

Yearly Trough Low 45,223 LSL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,407.51 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1153

0.0907

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PKR to LSL 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 0.1041, compared to 0.0992 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0049 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1041

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0992

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0120 LSL (High: 0.1111 / Low: 0.0991). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 LSL (High: 0.1021 / Low: 0.1003).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0120

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 0.0098 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0098

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 0.1128) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1000), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0128 (+12.82%).

2020 Avg (April) 0.1128

2019 Avg (April) 0.1000

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0957	0.0904	0.0928
February	0.0998	0.0955	0.0970
March	0.1111	0.0991	0.1051
April	0.1193	0.1078	0.1128
May	0.1180	0.1078	0.1133
June	0.1072	0.1010	0.1035
July	0.1024	0.0983	0.1002
August	0.1052	0.0993	0.1023
September	0.1034	0.0974	0.1009
October	0.1021	0.1003	0.1011
November	0.1015	0.0953	0.0976
December	0.0961	0.0907	0.0929