2019 PKR to CRC Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2019.
2019 PKR to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019
During 2019, the PKR to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 4.4209. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 22, dropping to 3.5255.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8953 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.3270 to the December average rate of 3.6596, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 4.4209 was down 14.75% compared to the 2018 peak of 5.1859, 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 CRC 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 4.1904, compared to 3.6642 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5263 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 0.4472 CRC (High: 4.0068 / Low: 3.5596). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0471 CRC (High: 3.7485 / Low: 3.7014).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.2615 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 4.3766) against the same month in 2018 (average: 5.1613), the exchange rate shifted by -0.7848 (-15.21%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.3717 | 4.2788 | 4.3270 |
| February | 4.4209 | 4.3499 | 4.3766 |
| March | 4.3760 | 4.2573 | 4.3156 |
| April | 4.2794 | 4.1876 | 4.2373 |
| May | 4.2098 | 3.8504 | 4.0738 |
| June | 4.0068 | 3.5596 | 3.8123 |
| July | 3.7100 | 3.5525 | 3.6234 |
| August | 3.6127 | 3.5255 | 3.5734 |
| September | 3.7218 | 3.6245 | 3.6882 |
| October | 3.7485 | 3.7014 | 3.7224 |
| November | 3.7566 | 3.6173 | 3.7179 |
| December | 3.6915 | 3.6010 | 3.6596 |