YEARLY HIGH
0.8871 PKR
YEARLY LOW
0.7323 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8107 PKR

2019 LRD to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the LRD to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.8871. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 3, dropping to 0.7323.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1548 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8766 to the December average rate of 0.8214, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.8871 was down 2.61% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.9108, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,436 PKR
2018 Average 4,229 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 3,662 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 773.83 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.8902
0.7267
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 0.8433, compared to 0.7781 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0652 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8433
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7781

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was November, with a trading range of 0.0753 PKR (High: 0.8077 / Low: 0.7323). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0083 PKR (High: 0.8690 / Low: 0.8607).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0753
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0083

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0441 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0441

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.8766) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.8724), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0041 (+0.47%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.8766
2018 Avg (January) 0.8724

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8871 0.8650 0.8766
February 0.8690 0.8607 0.8651
March 0.8657 0.8569 0.8622
April 0.8664 0.8330 0.8534
May 0.8393 0.7696 0.8093
June 0.8347 0.7614 0.7932
July 0.8270 0.7924 0.7966
August 0.7921 0.7582 0.7827
September 0.7579 0.7465 0.7520
October 0.7477 0.7349 0.7403
November 0.8077 0.7323 0.7755
December 0.8269 0.8078 0.8214