YEARLY HIGH
19.3242 PKR
YEARLY LOW
17.6228 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
18.4953 PKR

2020 SVC to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SVC to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 21, valuing the pair at 19.3242. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 17.6228.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7014 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.6821 to the December average rate of 18.3162, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 19.3242 was up 3.35% compared to the 2019 peak of 18.6977, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 96,621 PKR
2019 Average 85,841 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 88,114 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,506.83 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

19.3683
17.4871
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SVC 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 18.2514, compared to 18.7391 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4877 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.2514
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.7391

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.3521 PKR (High: 18.9758 / Low: 17.6237). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0473 PKR (High: 17.6702 / Low: 17.6228).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.3521
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0473

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 0.4869 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4869

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2020: 19.2116) against the same month in 2019 (average: 18.2192), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9924 (+5.45%).

2020 Avg (August) 19.2116
2019 Avg (August) 18.2192

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 17.7159 17.6495 17.6821
February 17.6702 17.6228 17.6439
March 18.9758 17.6237 18.1019
April 19.1887 18.2861 18.8196
May 18.6157 18.1165 18.3326
June 19.2023 18.6389 18.9284
July 19.2164 18.9889 19.1111
August 19.3242 18.9274 19.2116
September 19.0305 18.9075 18.9732
October 18.8785 18.3390 18.6110
November 18.3916 18.0705 18.2116
December 18.3605 18.2335 18.3162