YEARLY HIGH
1.3655 LRD
YEARLY LOW
1.1273 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2374 LRD

2019 PKR to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the PKR to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 1, valuing the pair at 1.3655. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 1.1273.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2382 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1409 to the December average rate of 1.2175, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.3655 was up 3.48% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.3196, 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 682,747 LRD
2018 Average 592,184 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 563,633 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 119,113.58 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.3718
1.1199
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to LRD 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 1.1878, compared to 1.2871 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0994 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1878
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2871

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was November, with a trading range of 0.1273 LRD (High: 1.3655 / Low: 1.2381). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0110 LRD (High: 1.1618 / Low: 1.1508).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1273
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0110

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0741 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0741

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2019: 1.2916) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.1776), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1139 (+9.67%).

2019 Avg (November) 1.2916
2018 Avg (November) 1.1776

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1561 1.1273 1.1409
February 1.1618 1.1508 1.1559
March 1.1670 1.1552 1.1599
April 1.2004 1.1542 1.1720
May 1.2994 1.1915 1.2360
June 1.3134 1.1980 1.2618
July 1.2620 1.2092 1.2554
August 1.3189 1.2625 1.2779
September 1.3395 1.3194 1.3298
October 1.3607 1.3375 1.3508
November 1.3655 1.2381 1.2916
December 1.2379 1.2094 1.2175