2020 WST to PKR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 WST to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the WST to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 15, valuing the pair at 64.7624. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 7, dropping to 57.1072.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.6552 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 58.8019 to the December average rate of 62.8456, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 64.7624 was up 3.95% compared to the 2019 peak of 62.3037, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 WST based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
WST to PKR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 58.8886, compared to 62.7769 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.8884 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 4.0340 PKR (High: 61.1412 / Low: 57.1072). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9027 PKR (High: 58.0258 / Low: 57.1231).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 1.5636 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2020: 64.1457) against the same month in 2019 (average: 60.1998), the exchange rate shifted by +3.9459 (+6.55%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59.3606 | 58.3130 | 58.8019 |
| February | 58.0258 | 57.1231 | 57.6754 |
| March | 61.1412 | 57.1072 | 58.2554 |
| April | 61.0524 | 57.8538 | 59.2730 |
| May | 58.8780 | 57.3552 | 58.0076 |
| June | 62.3863 | 59.4169 | 61.3180 |
| July | 64.3018 | 62.0722 | 63.0335 |
| August | 64.7624 | 63.4912 | 64.1457 |
| September | 64.0362 | 62.1670 | 63.4202 |
| October | 62.5901 | 61.2296 | 61.8565 |
| November | 62.4061 | 60.6497 | 61.3601 |
| December | 63.5826 | 62.0425 | 62.8456 |