2019 GBP to PKR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2019.
2019 GBP to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019
During 2019, the GBP to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 12, valuing the pair at 208.8076. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 174.6565.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 34.1511 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 179.9719 to the December average rate of 203.1304, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 208.8076 was up 17.19% compared to the 2018 peak of 178.1832, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GBP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.
GBP 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 185.2840, compared to 197.9041 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 12.6200 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 22.9553 PKR (High: 207.8687 / Low: 184.9134). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.5358 PKR (High: 201.8258 / Low: 199.2900).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 5.1154 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 203.1304) against the same month in 2018 (average: 176.1271), the exchange rate shifted by +27.0032 (+15.33%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 183.8754 | 174.6565 | 179.9719 |
| February | 185.5281 | 178.6512 | 181.2330 |
| March | 186.1506 | 180.9746 | 184.1139 |
| April | 186.5750 | 182.5939 | 184.3234 |
| May | 193.2527 | 181.1260 | 186.9395 |
| June | 207.8687 | 184.9134 | 195.1223 |
| July | 205.2189 | 195.3501 | 198.7537 |
| August | 196.4971 | 189.8876 | 193.6383 |
| September | 196.3427 | 189.1188 | 193.5580 |
| October | 202.4376 | 191.5886 | 197.8924 |
| November | 201.8258 | 199.2900 | 200.4515 |
| December | 208.8076 | 200.1744 | 203.1304 |