YEARLY HIGH
0.0778 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.0650 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0718 BWP

2019 PKR to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the PKR to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.0778. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 30, dropping to 0.0650.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0128 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0756 to the December average rate of 0.0693, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0778 was down 13.21% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0896, 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 38,889 BWP
2018 Average 42,053 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 32,511 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,377.77 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0775
0.0656
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to BWP 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 0.0745, compared to 0.0691 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0054 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0745
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0691

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 0.0093 BWP (High: 0.0743 / Low: 0.0650). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 BWP (High: 0.0771 / Low: 0.0759).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0093
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0037 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0037

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.0756) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0881), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0125 (-14.18%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.0756
2018 Avg (January) 0.0881

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0778 0.0744 0.0756
February 0.0760 0.0741 0.0753
March 0.0771 0.0759 0.0766
April 0.0763 0.0746 0.0752
May 0.0762 0.0707 0.0740
June 0.0743 0.0650 0.0703
July 0.0680 0.0657 0.0666
August 0.0703 0.0672 0.0690
September 0.0707 0.0692 0.0698
October 0.0708 0.0693 0.0700
November 0.0708 0.0695 0.0700
December 0.0701 0.0683 0.0693