YEARLY HIGH
3.8524 PKR
YEARLY LOW
2.5841 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.1924 PKR

2019 ARS to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ARS to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 30, valuing the pair at 3.8524. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 7, dropping to 2.5841.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2683 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.7329 to the December average rate of 2.5906, the exchange rate registered a net change of -30.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 3.8524 was down 36.02% compared to the 2018 peak of 6.0208, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 19,262 PKR
2018 Average 22,818 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 12,921 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,341.35 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

3.8746
2.4738
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS 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 3.4692, compared to 2.9156 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5536 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.4692
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.9156

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.9755 PKR (High: 3.6272 / Low: 2.6517). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0145 PKR (High: 2.5987 / Low: 2.5841).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.9755
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0145

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.6634 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6634

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2019: 3.5258) against the same month in 2018 (average: 4.4637), the exchange rate shifted by -0.9379 (-21.01%).

2019 Avg (June) 3.5258
2018 Avg (June) 4.4637

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.7902 3.6941 3.7329
February 3.7525 3.5076 3.6351
March 3.5071 3.2040 3.3892
April 3.4059 3.0882 3.2881
May 3.3943 3.1244 3.2439
June 3.8524 3.2739 3.5258
July 3.8314 3.6685 3.7579
August 3.6272 2.6517 3.0945
September 2.8252 2.6357 2.7683
October 2.7248 2.6000 2.6742
November 2.6241 2.5854 2.6080
December 2.5987 2.5841 2.5906