YEARLY HIGH
0.0220 PKR
YEARLY LOW
0.0154 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0177 PKR

2020 SLL to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SLL to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 8, valuing the pair at 0.0220. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 24, dropping to 0.0154.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0066 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0207 to the December average rate of 0.0158, the exchange rate registered a net change of -23.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0220 was down 5.12% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0232, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 110 PKR
2019 Average 95 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 77 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 33.15 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0213
0.0153
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SLL 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 0.0190, compared to 0.0165 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0024 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0190
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0165

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 0.0057 PKR (High: 0.0220 / Low: 0.0163). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 PKR (High: 0.0208 / Low: 0.0206).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0057
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0024 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0024

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 0.0185) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0169), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0016 (+9.49%).

2020 Avg (April) 0.0185
2019 Avg (April) 0.0169

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0208 0.0206 0.0207
February 0.0206 0.0203 0.0204
March 0.0219 0.0203 0.0208
April 0.0220 0.0163 0.0185
May 0.0167 0.0162 0.0164
June 0.0173 0.0167 0.0170
July 0.0173 0.0170 0.0171
August 0.0172 0.0167 0.0171
September 0.0170 0.0167 0.0168
October 0.0168 0.0161 0.0165
November 0.0161 0.0154 0.0158
December 0.0159 0.0157 0.0158