YEARLY HIGH
0.8073 JPY
YEARLY LOW
0.6575 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7288 JPY

2019 PKR to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the PKR to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 2, valuing the pair at 0.8073. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 12, dropping to 0.6575.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1498 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7812 to the December average rate of 0.7046, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.8073 was down 20.96% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.0214, 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 403,661 JPY
2018 Average 456,108 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 328,765 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 74,895.56 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.8078
0.6531
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to JPY 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 0.7696, compared to 0.6880 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0816 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7696
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6880

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 0.0779 JPY (High: 0.7397 / Low: 0.6618). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0085 JPY (High: 0.7086 / Low: 0.7001).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0779
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0085

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 0.0537 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0537

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2019: 0.7949) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.9435), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1486 (-15.75%).

2019 Avg (March) 0.7949
2018 Avg (March) 0.9435

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7886 0.7699 0.7812
February 0.7975 0.7859 0.7921
March 0.8073 0.7850 0.7949
April 0.7931 0.7837 0.7892
May 0.7881 0.7191 0.7569
June 0.7397 0.6618 0.7031
July 0.6915 0.6678 0.6792
August 0.6749 0.6575 0.6660
September 0.6944 0.6754 0.6863
October 0.6994 0.6805 0.6919
November 0.7066 0.6959 0.6997
December 0.7086 0.7001 0.7046