YEARLY HIGH
208.8076 PKR
YEARLY LOW
174.6565 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
191.5940 PKR

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,044,038 PKR
2018 Average 809,615 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 873,282 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 170,755.30 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

205.4462
177.6561
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 185.2840
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 197.9041

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

June Spread (Volatile) ±22.9553
November Spread (Stable) ±2.5358

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.1154

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2019 Avg (December) 203.1304
2018 Avg (December) 176.1271

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