YEARLY HIGH
0.1085 PKR
YEARLY LOW
0.0918 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0994 PKR

2019 LBP to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the LBP to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 30, valuing the pair at 0.1085. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 2, dropping to 0.0918.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0168 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0924 to the December average rate of 0.1024, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.1085 was up 17.17% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0926, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 543 PKR
2018 Average 402 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 459 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 83.80 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.1069
0.0910
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP 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 0.0949, compared to 0.1039 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0090 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0949
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1039

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 0.0114 PKR (High: 0.1085 / Low: 0.0972). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 PKR (High: 0.1033 / Low: 0.1025).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0114
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

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 0.0018 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2019: 0.1019) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0786), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0234 (+29.77%).

2019 Avg (June) 0.1019
2018 Avg (June) 0.0786

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0928 0.0920 0.0924
February 0.0926 0.0918 0.0923
March 0.0931 0.0919 0.0926
April 0.0940 0.0929 0.0938
May 0.1008 0.0918 0.0963
June 0.1085 0.0972 0.1019
July 0.1073 0.1034 0.1055
August 0.1065 0.1045 0.1055
September 0.1045 0.1032 0.1038
October 0.1039 0.1028 0.1034
November 0.1033 0.1025 0.1029
December 0.1027 0.1019 0.1024