YEARLY HIGH
11.1136 MMK
YEARLY LOW
9.2596 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.1667 MMK

2019 PKR to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the PKR to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 11.1136. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 30, dropping to 9.2596.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8541 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.9909 to the December average rate of 9.6801, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 11.1136 was down 15.85% compared to the 2018 peak of 13.2062, 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 5,556,808 MMK
2018 Average 5,937,378 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 4,629,778 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 927,029.70 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

11.1413
9.3364
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to MMK 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 10.6718, compared to 9.6617 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.0102 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.6718
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.6617

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 1.1554 MMK (High: 10.4150 / Low: 9.2596). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0991 MMK (High: 9.8018 / Low: 9.7027).

June Spread (Volatile) ±1.1554
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0991

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 0.6227 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6227

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 10.9909) against the same month in 2018 (average: 12.1557), the exchange rate shifted by -1.1648 (-9.58%).

2019 Avg (January) 10.9909
2018 Avg (January) 12.1557

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.1136 10.8250 10.9909
February 11.0926 10.8752 10.9771
March 11.0226 10.7590 10.8963
April 10.8376 10.6274 10.7162
May 10.8810 10.1109 10.5365
June 10.4150 9.2596 9.9139
July 9.6837 9.3555 9.4868
August 9.6629 9.4161 9.5113
September 9.8018 9.7027 9.7608
October 9.8350 9.6881 9.7933
November 9.8217 9.6827 9.7378
December 9.7686 9.5280 9.6801