2019 PKR to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.3152 LKR

YEARLY LOW

1.0785 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.1934 LKR

2019 PKR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the PKR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 1.3152. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 30, dropping to 1.0785.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2367 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3041 to the December average rate of 1.1698, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.3152 was down 6.85% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.4119, 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 657,599 LKR

2018 Average 669,727 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 539,269 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 118,329.86 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.3241

1.0844

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to LKR 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 1.2429, compared to 1.1440 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0989 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2429

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1440

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 0.1238 LKR (High: 1.2023 / Low: 1.0785). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0090 LKR (High: 1.1737 / Low: 1.1648).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1238

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0090

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0652 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0652

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 1.3041) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.3895), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0854 (-6.14%).

2019 Avg (January) 1.3041

2018 Avg (January) 1.3895

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.3152	1.2760	1.3041
February	1.2919	1.2671	1.2815
March	1.2967	1.2460	1.2745
April	1.2441	1.2307	1.2351
May	1.2539	1.1594	1.2137
June	1.2023	1.0785	1.1485
July	1.1275	1.0914	1.1044
August	1.1404	1.0985	1.1156
September	1.1604	1.1458	1.1539
October	1.1671	1.1502	1.1605
November	1.1692	1.1502	1.1597
December	1.1737	1.1648	1.1698