YEARLY HIGH
0.7722 VUV
YEARLY LOW
0.6685 VUV
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7174 VUV

2020 PKR to VUV Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PKR to VUV exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 21, valuing the pair at 0.7722. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 8, dropping to 0.6685.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1037 VUV. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7468 to the December average rate of 0.6880, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.7722 was down 3.80% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.8027, 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 386,086 VUV
2019 Average 378,915 VUV
Yearly Trough Low 334,240 VUV
Transaction Impact: A difference of 51,845.67 VUV purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.7710
0.6664
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to VUV 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 0.7451, compared to 0.6896 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0556 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7451
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6896

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0478 VUV (High: 0.7722 / Low: 0.7244). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0135 VUV (High: 0.6875 / Low: 0.6740).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0478
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0135

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0472 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0472

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.7571) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.7952), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0381 (-4.79%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.7571
2019 Avg (March) 0.7952

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7544 0.7409 0.7468
February 0.7703 0.7503 0.7623
March 0.7722 0.7244 0.7571
April 0.7591 0.7239 0.7438
May 0.7691 0.7327 0.7540
June 0.7334 0.6892 0.7068
July 0.6977 0.6803 0.6898
August 0.6846 0.6685 0.6751
September 0.6875 0.6740 0.6808
October 0.7124 0.6839 0.6976
November 0.7138 0.6953 0.7061
December 0.7011 0.6804 0.6880