YEARLY HIGH
1.5208 PKR
YEARLY LOW
1.2387 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3783 PKR

2019 JPY to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the JPY to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 12, valuing the pair at 1.5208. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 2, dropping to 1.2387.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2822 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2802 to the December average rate of 1.4192, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.5208 was up 19.22% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.2757, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 760,421 PKR
2018 Average 550,166 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 619,332 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 141,089.03 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.5258
1.2337
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY 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 1.3024, compared to 1.4542 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1517 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3024
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4542

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 0.1591 PKR (High: 1.5110 / Low: 1.3519). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0152 PKR (High: 1.2761 / Low: 1.2608).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1591
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0152

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, 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 0.0444 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0444

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 1.5015) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.1106), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3909 (+35.20%).

2019 Avg (August) 1.5015
2018 Avg (August) 1.1106

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2989 1.2680 1.2802
February 1.2724 1.2539 1.2625
March 1.2738 1.2387 1.2581
April 1.2761 1.2608 1.2671
May 1.3906 1.2689 1.3227
June 1.5110 1.3519 1.4240
July 1.4975 1.4462 1.4724
August 1.5208 1.4817 1.5015
September 1.4806 1.4401 1.4571
October 1.4695 1.4299 1.4455
November 1.4370 1.4152 1.4292
December 1.4283 1.4112 1.4192