YEARLY HIGH
0.0567 SVC
YEARLY LOW
0.0517 SVC
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0541 SVC

2020 PKR to SVC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PKR to SVC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 0.0567. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 22, dropping to 0.0517.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0050 SVC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0566 to the December average rate of 0.0546, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0567 was down 10.24% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0632, 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 28,372 SVC
2019 Average 29,211 SVC
Yearly Trough Low 25,874 SVC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,497.99 SVC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0571
0.0516
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to SVC 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 0.0548, compared to 0.0534 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0548
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0534

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0040 SVC (High: 0.0567 / Low: 0.0527). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 SVC (High: 0.0567 / Low: 0.0566).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0040
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 0.0021 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0021

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 0.0567) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0628), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0061 (-9.77%).

2020 Avg (February) 0.0567
2019 Avg (February) 0.0628

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0567 0.0564 0.0566
February 0.0567 0.0566 0.0567
March 0.0567 0.0527 0.0553
April 0.0547 0.0521 0.0532
May 0.0552 0.0537 0.0545
June 0.0537 0.0521 0.0528
July 0.0527 0.0520 0.0523
August 0.0528 0.0517 0.0521
September 0.0529 0.0525 0.0527
October 0.0545 0.0530 0.0537
November 0.0553 0.0544 0.0549
December 0.0548 0.0545 0.0546