YEARLY HIGH
0.1786 PKR
YEARLY LOW
0.1603 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1691 PKR

2020 RWF to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the RWF to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 7, valuing the pair at 0.1786. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 0.1603.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0183 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1640 to the December average rate of 0.1623, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1786 was down 0.51% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1795, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 RWF based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 893 PKR
2019 Average 824 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 801 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 91.51 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1766
0.1606
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to PKR 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 0.1692, compared to 0.1690 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1692
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1690

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0126 PKR (High: 0.1756 / Low: 0.1630). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 PKR (High: 0.1629 / Low: 0.1614).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0126
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0054 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0054

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 0.1745) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1567), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0178 (+11.39%).

2020 Avg (April) 0.1745
2019 Avg (April) 0.1567

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1657 0.1629 0.1640
February 0.1660 0.1622 0.1640
March 0.1756 0.1630 0.1676
April 0.1786 0.1690 0.1745
May 0.1721 0.1685 0.1706
June 0.1768 0.1720 0.1745
July 0.1763 0.1737 0.1753
August 0.1767 0.1713 0.1747
September 0.1745 0.1711 0.1725
October 0.1727 0.1636 0.1673
November 0.1641 0.1603 0.1620
December 0.1629 0.1614 0.1623