YEARLY HIGH
14.9788 TZS
YEARLY LOW
13.7531 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.3173 TZS

2020 PKR to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PKR to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 19, valuing the pair at 14.9788. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 20, dropping to 13.7531.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2257 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.8895 to the December average rate of 14.4694, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 14.9788 was down 11.51% compared to the 2019 peak of 16.9269, 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 7,489,412 TZS
2019 Average 7,704,627 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 6,876,563 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 612,848.66 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

15.0711
13.7032
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to TZS 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 14.4781, compared to 14.1564 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3217 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.4781
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.1564

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.0412 TZS (High: 14.9568 / Low: 13.9155). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0799 TZS (High: 14.9788 / Low: 14.8989).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.0412
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0799

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 0.5070 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5070

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 14.9571) against the same month in 2019 (average: 16.7169), the exchange rate shifted by -1.7598 (-10.53%).

2020 Avg (February) 14.9571
2019 Avg (February) 16.7169

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.9479 14.8077 14.8895
February 14.9788 14.8989 14.9571
March 14.9568 13.9155 14.5617
April 14.4616 13.8029 14.0547
May 14.5962 14.2049 14.4224
June 14.1882 13.7853 13.9833
July 13.9702 13.7985 13.8777
August 14.0078 13.7531 13.8172
September 14.0224 13.9312 13.9748
October 14.4796 14.0466 14.2462
November 14.6711 14.4105 14.5531
December 14.5351 14.4337 14.4694