YEARLY HIGH
0.5162 INR
YEARLY LOW
0.4211 INR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4704 INR

2019 PKR to INR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the PKR to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.5162. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 30, dropping to 0.4211.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0951 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5067 to the December average rate of 0.4594, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.5162 was down 14.63% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.6046, 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 258,091 INR
2018 Average 282,079 INR
Yearly Trough Low 210,525 INR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 47,565.42 INR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.5190
0.4234
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to INR 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 0.4896, compared to 0.4511 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0385 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4896
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4511

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 0.0545 INR (High: 0.4756 / Low: 0.4211). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0065 INR (High: 0.4574 / Low: 0.4508).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0545
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0065

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 0.0285 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0285

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 0.5110) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.5824), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0714 (-12.25%).

2019 Avg (February) 0.5110
2018 Avg (February) 0.5824

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5119 0.4998 0.5067
February 0.5162 0.5058 0.5110
March 0.5122 0.4890 0.4978
April 0.4955 0.4862 0.4905
May 0.4987 0.4564 0.4802
June 0.4756 0.4211 0.4517
July 0.4401 0.4246 0.4314
August 0.4555 0.4314 0.4467
September 0.4607 0.4494 0.4554
October 0.4574 0.4508 0.4544
November 0.4631 0.4533 0.4593
December 0.4628 0.4554 0.4594