YEARLY HIGH
163.7581 PKR
YEARLY LOW
138.4500 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
150.1332 PKR

2019 BMD to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BMD to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 30, valuing the pair at 163.7581. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 2, dropping to 138.4500.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 25.3081 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 139.4648 to the December average rate of 154.9199, 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 163.7581 was up 17.09% compared to the 2018 peak of 139.8560, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 818,791 PKR
2018 Average 607,876 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 692,250 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 126,540.73 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

161.3764
137.3162
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BMD 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 143.2451, compared to 157.0214 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 13.7763 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 143.2451
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 157.0214

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 17.4541 PKR (High: 163.7581 / Low: 146.3040). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7458 PKR (High: 155.2719 / Low: 154.5262).

June Spread (Volatile) ±17.4541
December Spread (Stable) ±0.7458

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 2.6880 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.6880

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2019: 153.8933) against the same month in 2018 (average: 118.7712), the exchange rate shifted by +35.1221 (+29.57%).

2019 Avg (June) 153.8933
2018 Avg (June) 118.7712

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 140.0827 139.0000 139.4648
February 139.7988 138.4500 139.3212
March 140.8250 138.6250 139.7961
April 142.1382 140.3425 141.5455
May 152.2917 141.4455 145.4494
June 163.7581 146.3040 153.8933
July 162.2984 156.5204 159.3714
August 160.6674 157.0137 159.3247
September 157.2828 155.6526 156.6367
October 157.1046 155.5066 156.2758
November 156.1650 154.9378 155.5996
December 155.2719 154.5262 154.9199