YEARLY HIGH
26.4131 PKR
YEARLY LOW
18.6686 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
23.2338 PKR

2020 TRY to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the TRY to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 16, valuing the pair at 26.4131. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 7, dropping to 18.6686.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.7445 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 26.1160 to the December average rate of 20.8167, the exchange rate registered a net change of -20.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 26.4131 was down 9.20% compared to the 2019 peak of 29.0878, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 TRY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,320,655 PKR
2019 Average 1,322,196 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 933,431 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 387,223.69 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

26.7242
19.4268
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TRY 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 24.6704, compared to 21.7973 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.8731 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 24.6704
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 21.7973

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was November, with a trading range of 2.3867 PKR (High: 21.0554 / Low: 18.6686). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5940 PKR (High: 26.4131 / Low: 25.8191).

November Spread (Volatile) ±2.3867
January Spread (Stable) ±0.5940

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 1.5023 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5023

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 26.1160) against the same month in 2019 (average: 26.0281), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0879 (+0.34%).

2020 Avg (January) 26.1160
2019 Avg (January) 26.0281

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 26.4131 25.8191 26.1160
February 25.8358 24.7169 25.4528
March 25.6528 24.1097 24.9529
April 25.1032 22.9499 24.0410
May 23.9329 22.1070 23.1672
June 24.6783 23.9277 24.2924
July 24.6172 23.9383 24.3371
August 24.1845 22.4917 23.1009
September 22.4374 21.2234 21.9982
October 21.2819 19.2229 20.4959
November 21.0554 18.6686 20.0349
December 21.7422 20.3403 20.8167