YEARLY HIGH
9.2361 PKR
YEARLY LOW
7.8995 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.5677 PKR

2019 MDL to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the MDL to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 15, valuing the pair at 9.2361. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 16, dropping to 7.8995.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3366 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.1457 to the December average rate of 8.9750, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 9.2361 was up 12.31% compared to the 2018 peak of 8.2240, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 46,181 PKR
2018 Average 36,158 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 39,498 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,682.96 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

9.1419
7.9179
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL 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 8.1760, compared to 8.9594 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7834 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.1760
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.9594

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 1.0276 PKR (High: 9.0562 / Low: 8.0285). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0877 PKR (High: 8.1977 / Low: 8.1100).

June Spread (Volatile) ±1.0276
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0877

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.1899 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1899

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 9.0399) against the same month in 2018 (average: 7.4123), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6276 (+21.96%).

2019 Avg (August) 9.0399
2018 Avg (August) 7.4123

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.2036 8.0544 8.1457
February 8.1977 8.1100 8.1528
March 8.2000 8.0948 8.1405
April 8.1552 7.9220 8.0199
May 8.4697 7.8995 8.1073
June 9.0562 8.0285 8.4897
July 9.1784 8.6768 9.0037
August 9.2361 8.8720 9.0399
September 8.9304 8.7394 8.8500
October 9.0503 8.8367 8.9512
November 9.0022 8.8573 8.9368
December 9.0317 8.8698 8.9750