YEARLY HIGH
0.1044 LSL
YEARLY LOW
0.0864 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0964 LSL

2019 PKR to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the PKR to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 28, valuing the pair at 0.1044. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 0.0864.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0180 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0996 to the December average rate of 0.0930, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.1044 was down 17.39% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.1263, 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 52,184 LSL
2018 Average 54,454 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 43,186 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,998.25 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.1042
0.0867
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to LSL 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 0.0992, compared to 0.0936 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0057 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0992
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0936

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 0.0154 LSL (High: 0.1018 / Low: 0.0864). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0032 LSL (High: 0.0975 / Low: 0.0943).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0154
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0032

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2019. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0068 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0068

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2019: 0.1027) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.1055), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0028 (-2.69%).

2019 Avg (March) 0.1027
2018 Avg (March) 0.1055

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1040 0.0954 0.0996
February 0.1012 0.0956 0.0989
March 0.1044 0.1009 0.1027
April 0.1020 0.0986 0.1000
May 0.1021 0.0944 0.0991
June 0.1018 0.0864 0.0950
July 0.0904 0.0864 0.0882
August 0.0970 0.0884 0.0949
September 0.0971 0.0934 0.0948
October 0.0977 0.0934 0.0953
November 0.0975 0.0943 0.0951
December 0.0955 0.0905 0.0930