2020 SDG to PKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

3.4476 PKR

YEARLY LOW

2.7901 PKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.9939 PKR

2020 SDG to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SDG to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 3.4476. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 3, dropping to 2.7901.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6576 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.4155 to the December average rate of 2.8998, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 3.4476 was down 4.95% compared to the 2019 peak of 3.6273, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 17,238 PKR

2019 Average 16,388 PKR

Yearly Trough Low 13,950 PKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,287.83 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

3.4705

2.8105

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 3.0226, compared to 2.9651 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0575 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.0226

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.9651

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 0.3350 PKR (High: 3.1559 / Low: 2.8208). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0189 PKR (High: 3.0095 / Low: 2.9905).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.3350

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0189

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.4329 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4329

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 3.4155) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.9318), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4837 (+16.50%).

2020 Avg (January) 3.4155

2019 Avg (January) 2.9318

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	3.4476	3.1553	3.4155
February	3.1559	2.8208	2.9826
March	3.0078	2.7901	2.8655
April	3.0336	2.8913	2.9770
May	2.9431	2.8649	2.8993
June	3.0407	2.9482	2.9957
July	3.0377	3.0042	3.0232
August	3.0540	2.9925	3.0393
September	3.0095	2.9905	3.0015
October	2.9849	2.9028	2.9459
November	2.9085	2.8586	2.8810
December	2.9080	2.8858	2.8998