2019 BDT to PKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.9363 PKR

YEARLY LOW

1.6518 PKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.7786 PKR

2019 BDT to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BDT to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 30, valuing the pair at 1.9363. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 1.6518.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2845 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6638 to the December average rate of 1.8252, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.70% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.9363 was up 15.81% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.6720, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,682 PKR

2018 Average 7,246 PKR

Yearly Trough Low 8,259 PKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,422.72 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.9096

1.6363

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT 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 1.7017, compared to 1.8556 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1539 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7017

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8556

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 0.1982 PKR (High: 1.9363 / Low: 1.7381). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0090 PKR (High: 1.8297 / Low: 1.8207).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1982

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0090

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0328 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0328

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2019: 1.8217) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.4047), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4171 (+29.69%).

2019 Avg (June) 1.8217

2018 Avg (June) 1.4047

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.6715	1.6556	1.6638
February	1.6651	1.6518	1.6591
March	1.6753	1.6530	1.6637
April	1.6859	1.6660	1.6785
May	1.8042	1.6742	1.7232
June	1.9363	1.7381	1.8217
July	1.9129	1.8510	1.8859
August	1.9012	1.8641	1.8868
September	1.8620	1.8436	1.8540
October	1.8569	1.8368	1.8461
November	1.8428	1.8279	1.8354
December	1.8297	1.8207	1.8252