YEARLY HIGH
3.8043 SOS
YEARLY LOW
3.4213 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.5934 SOS

2020 PKR to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PKR to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 28, valuing the pair at 3.8043. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 22, dropping to 3.4213.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3830 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.7505 to the December average rate of 3.6247, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 3.8043 was down 9.53% compared to the 2019 peak of 4.2050, 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 1,902,139 SOS
2019 Average 1,935,984 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 1,710,634 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 191,504.75 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

3.8065
3.4150
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to SOS 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 3.6434, compared to 3.5433 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.6434
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.5433

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.3117 SOS (High: 3.8043 / Low: 3.4926). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0383 SOS (High: 3.6477 / Low: 3.6094).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.3117
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0383

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 0.1516 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1516

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 3.7739) against the same month in 2019 (average: 4.1598), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3859 (-9.28%).

2020 Avg (February) 3.7739
2019 Avg (February) 4.1598

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.7941 3.7346 3.7505
February 3.8043 3.7445 3.7739
March 3.8043 3.4926 3.6796
April 3.6221 3.4563 3.5281
May 3.6532 3.5580 3.6204
June 3.5663 3.4504 3.5080
July 3.4965 3.4466 3.4727
August 3.4927 3.4213 3.4476
September 3.5252 3.4851 3.4990
October 3.6398 3.5092 3.5686
November 3.6864 3.6056 3.6471
December 3.6477 3.6094 3.6247