YEARLY HIGH
152.0448 STD
YEARLY LOW
130.8266 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
142.2862 STD

2019 PKR to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the PKR to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 152.0448. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 27, dropping to 130.8266.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 21.2181 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 150.9393 to the December average rate of 139.1739, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 152.0448 was down 17.82% compared to the 2018 peak of 185.0166, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 76,022,389 STD
2018 Average 85,320,890 STD
Yearly Trough Low 65,413,323 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,609,065.89 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

152.6746
133.7185
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to STD 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: JanтАУJun) was 147.2414, compared to 137.3311 in the second half (H2: JulтАУDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (JanтАУJun) by a margin of 9.9103 points.

H1 Avg (JanтАУJun) 147.2414
H2 Avg (JulтАУDec) 137.3311

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 13.0559 STD (High: 143.8826 / Low: 130.8266). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6701 STD (High: 139.5284 / Low: 138.8583).

June Spread (Volatile) ┬▒13.0559
December Spread (Stable) ┬▒0.6701

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 7.6110 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.6110

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 151.0950) against the same month in 2018 (average: 179.3751), the exchange rate shifted by -28.2801 (-15.77%).

2019 Avg (February) 151.0950
2018 Avg (February) 179.3751

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Month High Low Average
January 151.4432 150.2726 150.9393
February 152.0448 150.5779 151.0950
March 151.8528 149.4806 150.5833
April 149.9945 148.0996 148.7203
May 148.8248 138.2255 144.8607
June 143.8826 130.8266 137.2497
July 137.7507 132.8466 135.2981
August 137.3179 134.1952 135.3317
September 138.5187 137.0829 137.6490
October 138.6487 137.2384 137.9673
November 139.1577 138.0642 138.5666
December 139.5284 138.8583 139.1739