YEARLY HIGH
0.0232 PEN
YEARLY LOW
0.0201 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0216 PEN

2020 PKR to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PKR to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 16, valuing the pair at 0.0232. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 8, dropping to 0.0201.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0031 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0215 to the December average rate of 0.0225, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0232 was down 4.48% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0243, 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 11,586 PEN
2019 Average 11,137 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 10,049 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,536.70 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0228
0.0205
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to PEN 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 0.0214, compared to 0.0218 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0214
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0218

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0019 PEN (High: 0.0225 / Low: 0.0206). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 PEN (High: 0.0226 / Low: 0.0224).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0019
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0014 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2020: 0.0226) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0216), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0010 (+4.59%).

2020 Avg (November) 0.0226
2019 Avg (November) 0.0216

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0219 0.0213 0.0215
February 0.0224 0.0218 0.0220
March 0.0225 0.0206 0.0220
April 0.0211 0.0201 0.0207
May 0.0215 0.0210 0.0213
June 0.0211 0.0206 0.0210
July 0.0213 0.0208 0.0210
August 0.0213 0.0210 0.0212
September 0.0217 0.0212 0.0214
October 0.0225 0.0218 0.0221
November 0.0232 0.0223 0.0226
December 0.0226 0.0224 0.0225