YEARLY HIGH
44.4595 PYG
YEARLY LOW
38.5840 PYG
YEARLY AVERAGE
41.8359 PYG

2020 PKR to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PKR to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 44.4595. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 13, dropping to 38.5840.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.8755 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 42.0608 to the December average rate of 43.3995, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 44.4595 was down 1.55% compared to the 2019 peak of 45.1578, 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 22,229,754 PYG
2019 Average 20,811,184 PYG
Yearly Trough Low 19,291,999 PYG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,937,755.16 PYG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

44.6070
39.0757
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to PYG 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 41.1315, compared to 42.5403 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.4088 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 41.1315
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 42.5403

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 2.8357 PYG (High: 42.3379 / Low: 39.5022). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3594 PYG (High: 42.2279 / Low: 41.8685).

March Spread (Volatile) ±2.8357
September Spread (Stable) ±0.3594

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 1.9466 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.9466

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2020: 44.1461) against the same month in 2019 (average: 41.4521), the exchange rate shifted by +2.6940 (+6.50%).

2020 Avg (November) 44.1461
2019 Avg (November) 41.4521

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 42.2543 41.6676 42.0608
February 42.4821 41.9765 42.2568
March 42.3379 39.5022 41.4832
April 40.7915 38.5840 39.5366
May 41.2859 40.6060 40.9903
June 40.7594 40.0627 40.4615
July 41.6715 40.5371 41.2033
August 42.0888 41.0794 41.3528
September 42.2279 41.8685 42.0554
October 43.8483 42.2837 43.0850
November 44.4595 43.7137 44.1461
December 44.1049 41.9192 43.3995