YEARLY HIGH
0.0561 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
0.0471 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0514 GTQ

2019 PKR to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the PKR to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.0561. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 30, dropping to 0.0471.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0091 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0554 to the December average rate of 0.0496, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0561 was down 16.30% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0671, 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 28,074 GTQ
2018 Average 31,077 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 23,546 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,527.47 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0563
0.0474
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to GTQ 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 0.0538, compared to 0.0491 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0048 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0538
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0491

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 0.0054 GTQ (High: 0.0525 / Low: 0.0471). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 GTQ (High: 0.0498 / Low: 0.0495).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0054
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 0.0027 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0027

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 0.0556) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0665), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0109 (-16.42%).

2019 Avg (February) 0.0556
2018 Avg (February) 0.0665

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0557 0.0552 0.0554
February 0.0561 0.0552 0.0556
March 0.0556 0.0546 0.0550
April 0.0547 0.0538 0.0540
May 0.0542 0.0505 0.0528
June 0.0525 0.0471 0.0501
July 0.0493 0.0475 0.0482
August 0.0488 0.0478 0.0481
September 0.0494 0.0489 0.0492
October 0.0498 0.0493 0.0496
November 0.0498 0.0493 0.0495
December 0.0498 0.0495 0.0496