YEARLY HIGH
21.2349 PKR
YEARLY LOW
17.8103 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
19.5005 PKR

2019 GTQ to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the GTQ to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 30, valuing the pair at 21.2349. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 2, dropping to 17.8103.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.4246 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.0512 to the December average rate of 20.1470, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 21.2349 was up 17.38% compared to the 2018 peak of 18.0905, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 106,175 PKR
2018 Average 80,708 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 89,052 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,122.90 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

21.0479
17.7085
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ 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 18.6105, compared to 20.3906 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.7802 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.6105
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.3906

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 2.1931 PKR (High: 21.2349 / Low: 19.0418). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1421 PKR (High: 20.2216 / Low: 20.0795).

June Spread (Volatile) ±2.1931
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1421

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.4346 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4346

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2019: 19.9814) against the same month in 2018 (average: 15.8514), the exchange rate shifted by +4.1300 (+26.05%).

2019 Avg (June) 19.9814
2018 Avg (June) 15.8514

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.1285 17.9685 18.0512
February 18.1018 17.8103 17.9868
March 18.3137 17.9807 18.1736
April 18.5817 18.2724 18.5028
May 19.8145 18.4656 18.9670
June 21.2349 19.0418 19.9814
July 21.0491 20.2986 20.7471
August 20.9302 20.5022 20.7696
September 20.4351 20.2276 20.3350
October 20.2880 20.0667 20.1442
November 20.2815 20.0950 20.2007
December 20.2216 20.0795 20.1470