2020 SOS to PKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2923 PKR

YEARLY LOW

0.2629 PKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2785 PKR

2020 SOS to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SOS to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 21, valuing the pair at 0.2923. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 1, dropping to 0.2629.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0294 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2666 to the December average rate of 0.2759, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.2923 was up 3.65% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.2820, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,461 PKR

2019 Average 1,295 PKR

Yearly Trough Low 1,314 PKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 147.14 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.2926

0.2625

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS 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 0.2747, compared to 0.2824 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0076 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2747

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2824

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0235 PKR (High: 0.2863 / Low: 0.2629). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0029 PKR (High: 0.2771 / Low: 0.2741).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0235

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0029

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0073 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0073

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2020: 0.2901) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.2755), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0145 (+5.28%).

2020 Avg (August) 0.2901

2019 Avg (August) 0.2755

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2678	0.2636	0.2666
February	0.2671	0.2629	0.2650
March	0.2863	0.2629	0.2719
April	0.2893	0.2761	0.2835
May	0.2811	0.2737	0.2762
June	0.2898	0.2804	0.2851
July	0.2901	0.2860	0.2880
August	0.2923	0.2863	0.2901
September	0.2869	0.2837	0.2858
October	0.2850	0.2747	0.2802
November	0.2773	0.2713	0.2742
December	0.2771	0.2741	0.2759