YEARLY HIGH
0.3652 DOP
YEARLY LOW
0.3091 DOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3428 DOP

2019 PKR to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the PKR to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 1, valuing the pair at 0.3652. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 30, dropping to 0.3091.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0562 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3620 to the December average rate of 0.3423, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.3652 was down 18.42% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.4477, 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 182,615 DOP
2018 Average 204,946 DOP
Yearly Trough Low 154,537 DOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 28,077.84 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.3675
0.3154
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to DOP 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 0.3543, compared to 0.3314 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0229 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3543
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3314

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 0.0518 DOP (High: 0.3609 / Low: 0.3091). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0026 DOP (High: 0.3407 / Low: 0.3381).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0518
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0026

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0177 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0177

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2019: 0.3624) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.4394), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0770 (-17.53%).

2019 Avg (March) 0.3624
2018 Avg (March) 0.4394

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3639 0.3582 0.3620
February 0.3651 0.3620 0.3631
March 0.3652 0.3598 0.3624
April 0.3609 0.3567 0.3581
May 0.3609 0.3317 0.3489
June 0.3609 0.3091 0.3312
July 0.3249 0.3131 0.3197
August 0.3261 0.3180 0.3210
September 0.3326 0.3257 0.3287
October 0.3405 0.3319 0.3371
November 0.3407 0.3381 0.3394
December 0.3436 0.3402 0.3423