YEARLY HIGH
0.9448 PKR
YEARLY LOW
0.7776 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8438 PKR

2019 DJF to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the DJF to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 22, valuing the pair at 0.9448. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 2, dropping to 0.7776.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1672 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7886 to the December average rate of 0.8703, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.9448 was up 20.27% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.7856, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,724 PKR
2018 Average 3,418 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 3,888 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 836.20 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.9065
0.7714
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DJF 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 0.8055, compared to 0.8820 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0765 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8055
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8820

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.1640 PKR (High: 0.9448 / Low: 0.7808). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0041 PKR (High: 0.8722 / Low: 0.8681).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1640
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0041

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 0.0151 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0151

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.7886) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.6192), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1693 (+27.34%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.7886
2018 Avg (January) 0.6192

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9448 0.7808 0.7886
February 0.7854 0.7776 0.7826
March 0.7912 0.7788 0.7853
April 0.7985 0.7882 0.7951
May 0.8553 0.7946 0.8170
June 0.9200 0.8219 0.8644
July 0.9115 0.8791 0.8952
August 0.9024 0.8820 0.8949
September 0.8834 0.8742 0.8799
October 0.8824 0.8736 0.8778
November 0.8773 0.8704 0.8740
December 0.8722 0.8681 0.8703