YEARLY HIGH
0.1155 MDL
YEARLY LOW
0.0975 MDL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1067 MDL

2020 PKR to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PKR to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 0.1155. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 6, dropping to 0.0975.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0180 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1123 to the December average rate of 0.1073, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1155 was down 8.77% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1266, 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 57,745 MDL
2019 Average 58,482 MDL
Yearly Trough Low 48,728 MDL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,016.51 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1152
0.0969
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to MDL 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 0.1103, compared to 0.1031 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0072 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1103
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1031

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 0.0073 MDL (High: 0.1137 / Low: 0.1064). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 MDL (High: 0.1080 / Low: 0.1063).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0073
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0067 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0067

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 0.1137) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1227), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0089 (-7.29%).

2020 Avg (February) 0.1137
2019 Avg (February) 0.1227

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1144 0.1103 0.1123
February 0.1155 0.1116 0.1137
March 0.1138 0.1091 0.1116
April 0.1137 0.1064 0.1101
May 0.1126 0.1073 0.1103
June 0.1068 0.1013 0.1036
July 0.1035 0.0987 0.1014
August 0.0998 0.0975 0.0984
September 0.1018 0.0993 0.1001
October 0.1064 0.1017 0.1039
November 0.1082 0.1061 0.1074
December 0.1080 0.1063 0.1073