YEARLY HIGH
66.5825 GNF
YEARLY LOW
56.1234 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
61.6488 GNF

2019 PKR to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the PKR to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 1, valuing the pair at 66.5825. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 30, dropping to 56.1234.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.4591 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 65.6882 to the December average rate of 61.1876, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 66.5825 was down 18.38% compared to the 2018 peak of 81.5776, 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 33,291,253 GNF
2018 Average 37,411,308 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 28,061,717 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,229,536.38 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

66.6612
56.9177
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to GNF 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 64.1700, compared to 59.1277 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.0423 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 64.1700
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 59.1277

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 6.7255 GNF (High: 62.8490 / Low: 56.1234). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6202 GNF (High: 59.5149 / Low: 58.8947).

June Spread (Volatile) ±6.7255
October Spread (Stable) ±0.6202

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 3.4648 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.4648

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2019: 65.6851) against the same month in 2018 (average: 80.1750), the exchange rate shifted by -14.4899 (-18.07%).

2019 Avg (March) 65.6851
2018 Avg (March) 80.1750

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 66.2352 65.1250 65.6882
February 66.5222 65.3007 65.8493
March 66.5825 64.8482 65.6851
April 65.3023 64.3897 64.8308
May 65.2527 60.0661 63.2157
June 62.8490 56.1234 59.7509
July 58.8751 56.7317 57.7722
August 58.6508 57.2033 57.7296
September 59.3023 58.5542 58.8553
October 59.5149 58.8947 59.1408
November 61.4121 57.9090 60.0806
December 61.7402 60.7206 61.1876