YEARLY HIGH
0.0271 PLN
YEARLY LOW
0.0218 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0241 PLN

2020 PKR to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PKR to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 0.0271. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 18, dropping to 0.0218.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0053 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0247 to the December average rate of 0.0229, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0271 was down 1.65% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0276, 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 13,563 PLN
2019 Average 12,811 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 10,900 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,663.76 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0263
0.0218
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to PLN 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 0.0251, compared to 0.0231 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0020 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0251
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0231

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0030 PLN (High: 0.0271 / Low: 0.0241). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 PLN (High: 0.0232 / Low: 0.0226).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0030
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

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 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.0253) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0272), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0019 (-6.91%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.0253
2019 Avg (March) 0.0272

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0252 0.0244 0.0247
February 0.0257 0.0250 0.0254
March 0.0271 0.0241 0.0253
April 0.0264 0.0247 0.0254
May 0.0265 0.0245 0.0259
June 0.0243 0.0235 0.0239
July 0.0238 0.0222 0.0232
August 0.0225 0.0218 0.0221
September 0.0237 0.0223 0.0229
October 0.0247 0.0230 0.0237
November 0.0247 0.0234 0.0238
December 0.0232 0.0226 0.0229