2019 PKR to MRO Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.5785 MRO

YEARLY LOW

2.1800 MRO

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.3851 MRO

2019 PKR to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the PKR to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 2.5785. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 30, dropping to 2.1800.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3985 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5598 to the December average rate of 2.3044, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 2.5785 was down 19.89% compared to the 2018 peak of 3.2188, 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 1,289,274 MRO

2018 Average 1,469,194 MRO

Yearly Trough Low 1,090,022 MRO

Transaction Impact: A difference of 199,251.99 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

2.5947

2.2080

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to MRO 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 2.4962, compared to 2.2739 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2223 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4962

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2739

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 0.2601 MRO (High: 2.4401 / Low: 2.1800). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0111 MRO (High: 2.3103 / Low: 2.2992).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.2601

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0111

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.1343 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1343

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 2.5624) against the same month in 2018 (average: 3.2113), the exchange rate shifted by -0.6489 (-20.21%).

2019 Avg (February) 2.5624

2018 Avg (February) 3.2113

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.5683	2.5485	2.5598
February	2.5785	2.5537	2.5624
March	2.5753	2.5351	2.5538
April	2.5438	2.5116	2.5222
May	2.5239	2.3442	2.4567
June	2.4401	2.1800	2.3224
July	2.2809	2.1997	2.2402
August	2.2737	2.2220	2.2408
September	2.2936	2.2698	2.2792
October	2.2957	2.2724	2.2844
November	2.3042	2.2860	2.2944
December	2.3103	2.2992	2.3044