YEARLY HIGH
0.3821 PHP
YEARLY LOW
0.3130 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3460 PHP

2019 PKR to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the PKR to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 14, valuing the pair at 0.3821. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 30, dropping to 0.3130.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0691 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3760 to the December average rate of 0.3277, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.3821 was down 19.20% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.4730, 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 191,069 PHP
2018 Average 217,591 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 156,506 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 34,562.98 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.3815
0.3154
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to PHP 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 0.3648, compared to 0.3272 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0377 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3648
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3272

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 0.0431 PHP (High: 0.3561 / Low: 0.3130). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0030 PHP (High: 0.3291 / Low: 0.3261).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0431
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0030

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0231 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0231

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2019: 0.3756) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.4638), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0882 (-19.02%).

2019 Avg (March) 0.3756
2018 Avg (March) 0.4638

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3783 0.3726 0.3760
February 0.3778 0.3720 0.3746
March 0.3821 0.3707 0.3756
April 0.3739 0.3630 0.3671
May 0.3712 0.3430 0.3594
June 0.3561 0.3130 0.3363
July 0.3272 0.3151 0.3209
August 0.3309 0.3192 0.3272
September 0.3357 0.3297 0.3321
October 0.3325 0.3263 0.3292
November 0.3282 0.3229 0.3259
December 0.3291 0.3261 0.3277