YEARLY HIGH
139.0828 KMF
YEARLY LOW
2.6449 KMF
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.3033 KMF

2019 PKR to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the PKR to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 23, valuing the pair at 139.0828. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 30, dropping to 2.6449.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 136.4379 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.0936 to the December average rate of 2.8627, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 139.0828 was down 14.92% compared to the 2018 peak of 163.4722, 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 69,541,404 KMF
2018 Average 1,941,516 KMF
Yearly Trough Low 1,322,455 KMF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 68,218,949.27 KMF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

7.5914
2.3307
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to KMF 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 3.0474, compared to 3.5592 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5119 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.0474
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.5592

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was July, with a trading range of 136.4066 KMF (High: 139.0828 / Low: 2.6762). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0392 KMF (High: 2.8739 / Low: 2.8347).

July Spread (Volatile) ±136.4066
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0392

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 4.3838 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.3838

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2019: 7.1530) against the same month in 2018 (average: 3.3838), the exchange rate shifted by +3.7692 (+111.39%).

2019 Avg (July) 7.1530
2018 Avg (July) 3.3838

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.1202 3.0549 3.0936
February 3.1351 3.0872 3.1143
March 3.1436 3.0910 3.1160
April 3.1320 3.0685 3.0964
May 3.1133 2.8915 3.0285
June 3.0140 2.6449 2.8356
July 139.0828 2.6762 7.1530
August 2.8448 2.7377 2.7691
September 2.8739 2.8347 2.8566
October 2.8800 2.8293 2.8502
November 2.8866 2.8420 2.8638
December 2.8850 2.8335 2.8627