YEARLY HIGH
55.1668 PKR
YEARLY LOW
41.2054 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
44.3725 PKR

2019 PGK to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the PGK to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 55.1668. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 2, dropping to 41.2054.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.9614 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 41.4620 to the December average rate of 45.4513, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 55.1668 was up 32.82% compared to the 2018 peak of 41.5348, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 275,834 PKR
2018 Average 184,767 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 206,027 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 69,807.09 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

47.6276
40.8292
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK 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 42.4830, compared to 46.2620 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.7790 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 42.4830
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 46.2620

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was November, with a trading range of 10.1143 PKR (High: 55.1668 / Low: 45.0525). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3500 PKR (High: 41.5554 / Low: 41.2054).

November Spread (Volatile) ±10.1143
February Spread (Stable) ±0.3500

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 0.8191 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8191

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2019: 45.9827) against the same month in 2018 (average: 39.9004), the exchange rate shifted by +6.0823 (+15.24%).

2019 Avg (November) 45.9827
2018 Avg (November) 39.9004

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 41.8259 41.2492 41.4620
February 41.5554 41.2054 41.3957
March 41.7278 41.2287 41.4371
April 42.1205 41.5872 41.9546
May 45.0779 41.9377 43.1119
June 48.3553 43.4644 45.5365
July 47.7904 46.1909 47.0611
August 47.5770 45.9082 46.9231
September 46.4397 45.4906 46.1040
October 46.3018 45.6224 46.0498
November 55.1668 45.0525 45.9827
December 45.6808 44.8785 45.4513