YEARLY HIGH
45.1578 PYG
YEARLY LOW
37.2034 PYG
YEARLY AVERAGE
41.6372 PYG

2019 PKR to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the PKR to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 13, valuing the pair at 45.1578. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 29, dropping to 37.2034.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.9544 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 43.2354 to the December average rate of 41.5983, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 45.1578 was down 12.12% compared to the 2018 peak of 51.3880, 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 22,578,910 PYG
2018 Average 23,668,804 PYG
Yearly Trough Low 18,601,712 PYG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,977,197.92 PYG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

44.5575
37.4338
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to PYG 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 43.1092, compared to 40.1652 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.9441 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 43.1092
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 40.1652

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 5.0947 PYG (High: 42.9600 / Low: 37.8654). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4319 PYG (High: 41.8749 / Low: 41.4431).

June Spread (Volatile) ±5.0947
December Spread (Stable) ±0.4319

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 2.9022 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.9022

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2019: 43.5486) against the same month in 2018 (average: 48.7188), the exchange rate shifted by -5.1702 (-10.61%).

2019 Avg (May) 43.5486
2018 Avg (May) 48.7188

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 43.6793 42.6375 43.2354
February 43.7344 43.1578 43.4746
March 44.0178 43.5338 43.7866
April 44.4133 43.6495 43.9638
May 45.1578 41.4921 43.5486
June 42.9600 37.8654 40.6464
July 39.5879 37.2034 38.0275
August 39.7815 37.3045 38.3734
September 40.8051 39.7060 40.3906
October 41.5750 40.6826 41.1491
November 41.6998 41.1829 41.4521
December 41.8749 41.4431 41.5983