YEARLY HIGH
0.0048 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.0042 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0044 XDR

2020 PKR to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PKR to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 0.0048. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 0.0042.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0006 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0047 to the December average rate of 0.0043, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0048 was down 7.87% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0052, 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 2,380 XDR
2019 Average 2,412 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 2,094 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 285.26 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0048
0.0042
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to XDR 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 0.0046, compared to 0.0043 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0046
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0043

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0003 XDR (High: 0.0047 / Low: 0.0044). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 XDR (High: 0.0048 / Low: 0.0047).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 0.0047) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0051), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0004 (-8.03%).

2020 Avg (February) 0.0047
2019 Avg (February) 0.0051

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0047 0.0046 0.0047
February 0.0048 0.0047 0.0047
March 0.0047 0.0044 0.0046
April 0.0046 0.0044 0.0045
May 0.0046 0.0045 0.0046
June 0.0045 0.0043 0.0044
July 0.0044 0.0042 0.0043
August 0.0043 0.0042 0.0042
September 0.0043 0.0042 0.0043
October 0.0044 0.0043 0.0043
November 0.0045 0.0044 0.0044
December 0.0044 0.0043 0.0043