YEARLY HIGH
0.0236 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0216 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0225 QAR

2020 PKR to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PKR to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 3, valuing the pair at 0.0236. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 0.0216.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0021 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0235 to the December average rate of 0.0227, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0236 was down 10.19% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0263, 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 11,810 QAR
2019 Average 12,157 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 10,780 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,030.12 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0238
0.0215
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to QAR 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 0.0228, compared to 0.0222 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0228
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0222

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0017 QAR (High: 0.0236 / Low: 0.0219). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 QAR (High: 0.0236 / Low: 0.0235).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0017
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.0230) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0260), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0030 (-11.68%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.0230
2019 Avg (March) 0.0260

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0236 0.0234 0.0235
February 0.0236 0.0235 0.0236
March 0.0236 0.0219 0.0230
April 0.0228 0.0217 0.0221
May 0.0230 0.0224 0.0227
June 0.0223 0.0217 0.0220
July 0.0219 0.0217 0.0218
August 0.0220 0.0216 0.0217
September 0.0220 0.0219 0.0219
October 0.0227 0.0221 0.0224
November 0.0230 0.0226 0.0229
December 0.0228 0.0227 0.0227