YEARLY HIGH
0.9272 PKR
YEARLY LOW
0.7603 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8405 PKR

2019 LKR to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the LKR to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 30, valuing the pair at 0.9272. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.7603.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1668 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7668 to the December average rate of 0.8548, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.9272 was up 14.34% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.8109, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,636 PKR
2018 Average 3,737 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 3,802 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 834.20 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.9194
0.7529
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR 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 0.8063, compared to 0.8746 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0683 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8063
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8746

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 0.0955 PKR (High: 0.9272 / Low: 0.8317). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0066 PKR (High: 0.8585 / Low: 0.8520).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0955
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0066

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0299 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0299

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2019: 0.8717) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.7471), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1246 (+16.67%).

2019 Avg (June) 0.8717
2018 Avg (June) 0.7471

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7837 0.7603 0.7668
February 0.7892 0.7741 0.7804
March 0.8026 0.7712 0.7847
April 0.8126 0.8038 0.8097
May 0.8625 0.7975 0.8247
June 0.9272 0.8317 0.8717
July 0.9163 0.8869 0.9055
August 0.9103 0.8769 0.8965
September 0.8727 0.8617 0.8667
October 0.8694 0.8568 0.8617
November 0.8694 0.8553 0.8623
December 0.8585 0.8520 0.8548