YEARLY HIGH
0.4587 PKR
YEARLY LOW
0.3878 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4205 PKR

2019 MRO to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the MRO to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 30, valuing the pair at 0.4587. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 2, dropping to 0.3878.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0709 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3907 to the December average rate of 0.4339, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.4587 was down 22.55% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.5923, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,294 PKR
2018 Average 1,713 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 1,939 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 354.46 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.4520
0.3846
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MRO 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 0.4012, compared to 0.4398 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0386 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4012
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4398

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 0.0489 PKR (High: 0.4587 / Low: 0.4098). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0021 PKR (High: 0.4349 / Low: 0.4328).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0489
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0021

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0075 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0075

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2019: 0.4311) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.3338), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0973 (+29.13%).

2019 Avg (June) 0.4311
2018 Avg (June) 0.3338

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3924 0.3894 0.3907
February 0.3916 0.3878 0.3903
March 0.3945 0.3883 0.3916
April 0.3981 0.3931 0.3965
May 0.4266 0.3962 0.4074
June 0.4587 0.4098 0.4311
July 0.4546 0.4384 0.4464
August 0.4500 0.4398 0.4463
September 0.4406 0.4360 0.4388
October 0.4401 0.4356 0.4377
November 0.4374 0.4340 0.4359
December 0.4349 0.4328 0.4339