YEARLY HIGH
11.8675 CDF
YEARLY LOW
10.1139 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.0373 CDF

2019 PKR to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the PKR to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 11.8675. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 30, dropping to 10.1139.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7536 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.7218 to the December average rate of 10.8330, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 11.8675 was down 19.22% compared to the 2018 peak of 14.6913, 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 5,933,763 CDF
2018 Average 6,694,437 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 5,056,969 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 876,793.57 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

11.8927
10.2661
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to CDF 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 11.4735, compared to 10.6012 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8723 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.4735
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.6012

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 1.1519 CDF (High: 11.2658 / Low: 10.1139). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0841 CDF (High: 10.7410 / Low: 10.6569).

June Spread (Volatile) ±1.1519
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0841

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.5537 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5537

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 11.7571) against the same month in 2018 (average: 14.5543), the exchange rate shifted by -2.7971 (-19.22%).

2019 Avg (February) 11.7571
2018 Avg (February) 14.5543

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.7776 11.6247 11.7218
February 11.8675 11.6654 11.7571
March 11.7764 11.6102 11.7073
April 11.6898 11.5099 11.5782
May 11.6011 10.8307 11.3151
June 11.2658 10.1139 10.7614
July 10.5959 10.2178 10.4168
August 10.5429 10.2983 10.4017
September 10.6806 10.5767 10.6245
October 10.6898 10.5907 10.6393
November 10.7410 10.6569 10.6919
December 10.8935 10.7231 10.8330