YEARLY HIGH
0.3575 GMD
YEARLY LOW
0.3035 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3345 GMD

2019 PKR to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the PKR to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.3575. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 30, dropping to 0.3035.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0540 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3549 to the December average rate of 0.3313, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.3575 was down 18.79% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.4403, 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 178,765 GMD
2018 Average 198,648 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 151,748 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 27,016.72 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.3599
0.3086
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to GMD 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 0.3466, compared to 0.3224 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0243 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3466
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3224

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 0.0368 GMD (High: 0.3403 / Low: 0.3035). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0028 GMD (High: 0.3330 / Low: 0.3301).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0368
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0028

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 0.0190 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0190

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 0.3556) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.4278), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0721 (-16.87%).

2019 Avg (February) 0.3556
2018 Avg (February) 0.4278

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3565 0.3534 0.3549
February 0.3575 0.3545 0.3556
March 0.3574 0.3530 0.3549
April 0.3534 0.3482 0.3503
May 0.3513 0.3257 0.3415
June 0.3403 0.3035 0.3225
July 0.3175 0.3062 0.3129
August 0.3206 0.3111 0.3148
September 0.3242 0.3189 0.3216
October 0.3292 0.3214 0.3247
November 0.3307 0.3270 0.3290
December 0.3330 0.3301 0.3313