2020 PKR to YER Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.6237 YER

YEARLY LOW

1.4824 YER

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.5483 YER

2020 PKR to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PKR to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 3, valuing the pair at 1.6237. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 8, dropping to 1.4824.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1414 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6179 to the December average rate of 1.5616, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.6237 was down 10.20% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.8082, 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 811,869 YER

2019 Average 835,755 YER

Yearly Trough Low 741,188 YER

Transaction Impact: A difference of 70,680.80 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.6347

1.4761

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to YER 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 1.5691, compared to 1.5274 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0417 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5691

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5274

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1186 YER (High: 1.6237 / Low: 1.5051). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0045 YER (High: 1.6236 / Low: 1.6191).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1186

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0045

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 0.0606 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0606

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 1.5817) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.7907), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2090 (-11.67%).

2020 Avg (March) 1.5817

2019 Avg (March) 1.7907

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.6209	1.6083	1.6179
February	1.6236	1.6191	1.6215
March	1.6237	1.5051	1.5817
April	1.5648	1.4937	1.5211
May	1.5792	1.5375	1.5611
June	1.5353	1.4886	1.5116
July	1.5066	1.4887	1.4971
August	1.5128	1.4824	1.4894
September	1.5138	1.5036	1.5080
October	1.5603	1.5170	1.5375
November	1.5831	1.5551	1.5711
December	1.5688	1.5566	1.5616