YEARLY HIGH
0.0080 PKR
YEARLY LOW
0.0070 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0075 PKR

2020 STD to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the STD to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 14, valuing the pair at 0.0080. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 3, dropping to 0.0070.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0011 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0072 to the December average rate of 0.0078, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0080 was up 5.23% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0076, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 40 PKR
2019 Average 35 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 35 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.27 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0081
0.0069
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

STD 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 0.0073, compared to 0.0078 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0073
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0078

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0005 PKR (High: 0.0075 / Low: 0.0070). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 PKR (High: 0.0072 / Low: 0.0072).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0005
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2020: 0.0080) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0074), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0006 (+7.75%).

2020 Avg (August) 0.0080
2019 Avg (August) 0.0074

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0072 0.0072 0.0072
February 0.0072 0.0070 0.0070
March 0.0075 0.0070 0.0072
April 0.0076 0.0073 0.0075
May 0.0074 0.0072 0.0073
June 0.0076 0.0074 0.0075
July 0.0078 0.0076 0.0077
August 0.0080 0.0078 0.0080
September 0.0080 0.0079 0.0079
October 0.0078 0.0077 0.0078
November 0.0077 0.0076 0.0076
December 0.0079 0.0076 0.0078