YEARLY HIGH
0.0268 ILS
YEARLY LOW
0.0217 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0238 ILS

2019 PKR to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the PKR to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.0268. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 12, dropping to 0.0217.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0051 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0264 to the December average rate of 0.0224, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0268 was down 16.29% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0320, 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 13,411 ILS
2018 Average 14,838 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 10,841 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,569.88 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0269
0.0216
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to ILS 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 0.0253, compared to 0.0223 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0030 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0253
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0223

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 0.0030 ILS (High: 0.0248 / Low: 0.0218). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 ILS (High: 0.0226 / Low: 0.0223).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0030
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 0.0013 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.0264) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0309), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0045 (-14.50%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.0264
2018 Avg (January) 0.0309

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0268 0.0260 0.0264
February 0.0263 0.0258 0.0260
March 0.0262 0.0257 0.0259
April 0.0258 0.0251 0.0254
May 0.0254 0.0237 0.0247
June 0.0248 0.0218 0.0234
July 0.0228 0.0217 0.0222
August 0.0224 0.0217 0.0220
September 0.0228 0.0221 0.0225
October 0.0227 0.0221 0.0225
November 0.0228 0.0222 0.0224
December 0.0226 0.0223 0.0224