YEARLY HIGH
1.4799 PKR
YEARLY LOW
1.2129 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3336 PKR

2019 NPR to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the NPR to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 30, valuing the pair at 1.4799. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 1.2129.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2670 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2344 to the December average rate of 1.3604, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.4799 was up 18.18% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.2522, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,399 PKR
2018 Average 5,552 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 6,065 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,334.85 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.4719
1.2021
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR 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 1.2795, compared to 1.3877 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1082 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2795
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3877

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 0.1658 PKR (High: 1.4799 / Low: 1.3141). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0159 PKR (High: 1.3690 / Low: 1.3530).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1658
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0159

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0445 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0445

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2019: 1.3848) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.0953), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2894 (+26.43%).

2019 Avg (June) 1.3848
2018 Avg (June) 1.0953

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2530 1.2225 1.2344
February 1.2381 1.2129 1.2246
March 1.2791 1.2231 1.2576
April 1.2853 1.2602 1.2728
May 1.3660 1.2556 1.3031
June 1.4799 1.3141 1.3848
July 1.4638 1.4169 1.4494
August 1.4535 1.3788 1.4050
September 1.3886 1.3542 1.3746
October 1.3855 1.3652 1.3755
November 1.3803 1.3511 1.3615
December 1.3690 1.3530 1.3604