YEARLY HIGH
11.0564 PKR
YEARLY LOW
8.3849 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.8807 PKR

2020 SZL to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SZL to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 11.0564. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 23, dropping to 8.3849.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.6715 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.7796 to the December average rate of 10.7593, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 11.0564 was down 4.49% compared to the 2019 peak of 11.5764, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 55,282 PKR
2019 Average 51,990 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 41,924 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,357.61 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

10.9749
8.6316
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 9.6648, compared to 10.0966 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4317 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.6648
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.0966

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.1060 PKR (High: 10.0964 / Low: 8.9904). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2524 PKR (High: 9.9865 / Low: 9.7341).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.1060
October Spread (Stable) ±0.2524

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.7694 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7694

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 10.7796) against the same month in 2019 (average: 10.0483), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7314 (+7.28%).

2020 Avg (January) 10.7796
2019 Avg (January) 10.0483

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.0564 10.4535 10.7796
February 10.4863 10.0906 10.3025
March 10.0964 8.9904 9.5331
April 9.2979 8.3849 8.8755
May 9.2797 8.4771 8.8268
June 9.9326 9.3538 9.6716
July 10.2069 9.7292 9.9782
August 10.0683 9.5059 9.7747
September 10.2749 9.6695 9.9184
October 9.9865 9.7341 9.8898
November 10.4928 9.8436 10.2591
December 11.0228 10.4086 10.7593