YEARLY HIGH
25.1344 MGA
YEARLY LOW
22.4699 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
23.5544 MGA

2020 PKR to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PKR to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 25.1344. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 15, dropping to 22.4699.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.6644 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 23.7890 to the December average rate of 23.8226, 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 25.1344 was down 3.73% compared to the 2019 peak of 26.1072, 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 12,567,183 MGA
2019 Average 12,120,655 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 11,234,967 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,332,216.07 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

24.7890
22.6496
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to MGA 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 23.5150, compared to 23.5938 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0788 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 23.5150
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 23.5938

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.5162 MGA (High: 24.1309 / Low: 22.6147). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4147 MGA (High: 23.5138 / Low: 23.0991).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.5162
September Spread (Stable) ±0.4147

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.7881 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7881

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2020: 24.6107) against the same month in 2019 (average: 23.7172), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8935 (+3.77%).

2020 Avg (November) 24.6107
2019 Avg (November) 23.7172

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 24.0775 23.3699 23.7890
February 24.1923 23.4704 23.9932
March 24.1309 22.6147 23.5183
April 23.6755 22.4699 22.9325
May 23.9313 23.3622 23.7535
June 23.3237 22.8934 23.1032
July 23.2773 22.6809 22.9891
August 23.2700 22.5670 22.8279
September 23.5138 23.0991 23.2546
October 24.7414 23.6205 24.0578
November 25.1344 23.7269 24.6107
December 24.3851 23.2196 23.8226