YEARLY HIGH
0.2064 ETB
YEARLY LOW
0.1770 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1950 ETB

2019 PKR to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the PKR to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.2064. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 30, dropping to 0.1770.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0294 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2033 to the December average rate of 0.2032, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.2064 was down 17.30% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.2495, 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 103,180 ETB
2018 Average 114,352 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 88,478 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,702.43 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.2066
0.1795
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to ETB 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 0.2004, compared to 0.1895 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0109 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2004
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1895

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 0.0212 ETB (High: 0.1981 / Low: 0.1770). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0026 ETB (High: 0.2045 / Low: 0.2019).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0212
April 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 0.0104 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0104

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 0.2032) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.2028), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0004 (+0.20%).

2019 Avg (December) 0.2032
2018 Avg (December) 0.2028

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2051 0.2010 0.2033
February 0.2059 0.2026 0.2044
March 0.2063 0.2023 0.2042
April 0.2045 0.2019 0.2034
May 0.2050 0.1899 0.1988
June 0.1981 0.1770 0.1884
July 0.1863 0.1795 0.1818
August 0.1875 0.1808 0.1831
September 0.1892 0.1860 0.1876
October 0.1912 0.1867 0.1891
November 0.1975 0.1896 0.1923
December 0.2064 0.1965 0.2032