2019 PKR to CDF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2019.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 PKR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |