YEARLY HIGH
0.0536 TRY
YEARLY LOW
0.0379 TRY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0434 TRY

2020 PKR to TRY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PKR to TRY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 6, valuing the pair at 0.0536. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 0.0379.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0157 TRY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0383 to the December average rate of 0.0481, the exchange rate registered a net change of 25.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0536 was up 23.03% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0435, 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 26,783 TRY
2019 Average 18,957 TRY
Yearly Trough Low 18,930 TRY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,852.91 TRY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0512
0.0371
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to TRY 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 0.0406, compared to 0.0461 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0055 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0406
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0461

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was November, with a trading range of 0.0061 TRY (High: 0.0536 / Low: 0.0475). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 TRY (High: 0.0387 / Low: 0.0379).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0061
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2020: 0.0500) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0369), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0131 (+35.51%).

2020 Avg (November) 0.0500
2019 Avg (November) 0.0369

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0387 0.0379 0.0383
February 0.0405 0.0387 0.0393
March 0.0415 0.0390 0.0401
April 0.0436 0.0398 0.0416
May 0.0452 0.0418 0.0432
June 0.0418 0.0405 0.0412
July 0.0418 0.0406 0.0411
August 0.0445 0.0413 0.0433
September 0.0471 0.0446 0.0455
October 0.0520 0.0470 0.0488
November 0.0536 0.0475 0.0500
December 0.0492 0.0460 0.0481