YEARLY HIGH
5.6511 PKR
YEARLY LOW
4.8459 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.1401 PKR

2019 ETB to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ETB to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 30, valuing the pair at 5.6511. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 4.8459.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8052 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.9178 to the December average rate of 4.9216, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 5.6511 was up 12.68% compared to the 2018 peak of 5.0154, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 28,256 PKR
2018 Average 21,958 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 24,229 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,026.22 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

5.5628
4.8321
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 4.9957, compared to 5.2846 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2889 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.9957
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.2846

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 0.6044 PKR (High: 5.6511 / Low: 5.0467). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0638 PKR (High: 4.9532 / Low: 4.8893).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.6044
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0638

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.2799 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2799

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2019: 5.3149) against the same month in 2018 (average: 4.3096), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0052 (+23.33%).

2019 Avg (June) 5.3149
2018 Avg (June) 4.3096

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.9740 4.8755 4.9178
February 4.9369 4.8562 4.8930
March 4.9440 4.8483 4.8979
April 4.9532 4.8893 4.9155
May 5.2667 4.8776 5.0351
June 5.6511 5.0467 5.3149
July 5.5708 5.3672 5.5019
August 5.5311 5.3345 5.4627
September 5.3777 5.2841 5.3312
October 5.3556 5.2304 5.2884
November 5.2747 5.0638 5.2015
December 5.0891 4.8459 4.9216