2019 BBD to PKR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2019.
2019 BBD to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019
During 2019, the BBD to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 30, valuing the pair at 81.8791. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 2, dropping to 69.2250.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.6541 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 69.7324 to the December average rate of 77.4600, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 81.8791 was up 17.09% compared to the 2018 peak of 69.9280, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BBD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.
BBD 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 71.6225, compared to 78.5107 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.8882 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 8.7271 PKR (High: 81.8791 / Low: 73.1520). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3729 PKR (High: 77.6360 / Low: 77.2631).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 1.3440 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2019: 76.9467) against the same month in 2018 (average: 59.3856), the exchange rate shifted by +17.5611 (+29.57%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70.0414 | 69.5000 | 69.7324 |
| February | 69.8994 | 69.2250 | 69.6606 |
| March | 70.4125 | 69.3125 | 69.8980 |
| April | 71.0691 | 70.1713 | 70.7728 |
| May | 76.1459 | 70.7227 | 72.7247 |
| June | 81.8791 | 73.1520 | 76.9467 |
| July | 81.1492 | 78.2602 | 79.6857 |
| August | 80.3337 | 78.5068 | 79.6624 |
| September | 78.6414 | 77.8263 | 78.3184 |
| October | 78.5523 | 77.7533 | 78.1379 |
| November | 78.0825 | 77.4689 | 77.7998 |
| December | 77.6360 | 77.2631 | 77.4600 |