2019 PKR to LBP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

10.8956 LBP

YEARLY LOW

9.2131 LBP

YEARLY AVERAGE

10.0898 LBP

2019 PKR to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the PKR to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 10.8956. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 30, dropping to 9.2131.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6825 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.8196 to the December average rate of 9.7640, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 10.8956 was down 20.98% compared to the 2018 peak of 13.7889, 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 5,447,815 LBP

2018 Average 6,255,640 LBP

Yearly Trough Low 4,606,575 LBP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 841,240.26 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

10.9681

9.3393

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to LBP 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 10.5550, compared to 9.6245 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.9305 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.5550

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.6245

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 1.0760 LBP (High: 10.2892 / Low: 9.2131). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0720 LBP (High: 9.7570 / Low: 9.6850).

June Spread (Volatile) ±1.0760

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0720

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 0.5747 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5747

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 10.8324) against the same month in 2018 (average: 13.6808), the exchange rate shifted by -2.8484 (-20.82%).

2019 Avg (February) 10.8324

2018 Avg (February) 13.6808

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	10.8684	10.7776	10.8196
February	10.8956	10.7941	10.8324
March	10.8819	10.7363	10.7952
April	10.7650	10.6350	10.6654
May	10.8902	9.9211	10.3960
June	10.2892	9.2131	9.8214
July	9.6722	9.3186	9.4809
August	9.5714	9.3920	9.4750
September	9.6909	9.5729	9.6370
October	9.7313	9.6283	9.6714
November	9.7570	9.6850	9.7187
December	9.8183	9.7403	9.7640