YEARLY HIGH
3.3415 SYP
YEARLY LOW
3.0306 SYP
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.1746 SYP

2020 PKR to SYP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PKR to SYP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 3, valuing the pair at 3.3415. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 8, dropping to 3.0306.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3109 SYP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.3282 to the December average rate of 3.1998, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 3.3415 was down 10.17% compared to the 2019 peak of 3.7196, 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 1,670,752 SYP
2019 Average 1,719,700 SYP
Yearly Trough Low 1,515,313 SYP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 155,438.87 SYP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

3.3650
3.0158
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to SYP 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 3.2228, compared to 3.1263 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0965 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.2228
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.1263

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.2482 SYP (High: 3.3415 / Low: 3.0933). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0089 SYP (High: 3.3399 / Low: 3.3310).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2482
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0089

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 0.1326 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1326

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 3.2526) against the same month in 2019 (average: 3.6838), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4312 (-11.71%).

2020 Avg (March) 3.2526
2019 Avg (March) 3.6838

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.3346 3.3087 3.3282
February 3.3399 3.3310 3.3359
March 3.3415 3.0933 3.2526
April 3.2081 3.0605 3.1201
May 3.2376 3.1550 3.2008
June 3.1473 3.0519 3.0995
July 3.0884 3.0524 3.0671
August 3.0911 3.0306 3.0449
September 3.0918 3.0720 3.0812
October 3.1951 3.1021 3.1465
November 3.2434 3.1864 3.2183
December 3.2141 3.1906 3.1998