YEARLY HIGH
64.8695 SLL
YEARLY LOW
45.3617 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
56.9817 SLL

2020 PKR to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PKR to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 24, valuing the pair at 64.8695. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 8, dropping to 45.3617.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 19.5078 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 48.3927 to the December average rate of 63.1875, the exchange rate registered a net change of 30.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 64.8695 was up 7.05% compared to the 2019 peak of 60.5995, 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 32,434,743 SLL
2019 Average 26,779,917 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 22,680,855 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,753,888.44 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

64.7917
46.5142
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to SLL 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 53.3651, compared to 60.5982 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.2331 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 53.3651
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 60.5982

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 15.8318 SLL (High: 61.1935 / Low: 45.3617). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3861 SLL (High: 48.4912 / Low: 48.1051).

April Spread (Volatile) ±15.8318
January Spread (Stable) ±0.3861

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 2.1112 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.1112

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2020: 63.2686) against the same month in 2019 (average: 47.8027), the exchange rate shifted by +15.4658 (+32.35%).

2020 Avg (November) 63.2686
2019 Avg (November) 47.8027

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 48.4912 48.1051 48.3927
February 49.3228 48.4486 49.0950
March 49.3273 45.7099 48.0373
April 61.1935 45.3617 54.8853
May 61.5476 59.8958 60.9459
June 59.8337 57.8353 58.8347
July 58.8313 57.9373 58.3928
August 59.7431 58.1838 58.5790
September 59.7820 58.9714 59.3826
October 62.1173 59.4078 60.7790
November 64.8695 62.0692 63.2686
December 63.6428 62.8113 63.1875