YEARLY HIGH
0.0263 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0222 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0243 QAR

2019 PKR to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the PKR to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.0263. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 30, dropping to 0.0222.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0041 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0261 to the December average rate of 0.0235, 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 0.0263 was down 20.35% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0330, 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 13,150 QAR
2018 Average 15,056 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 11,118 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,031.05 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0265
0.0225
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to QAR 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 0.0255, compared to 0.0232 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0023 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0255
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0232

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 0.0026 QAR (High: 0.0249 / Low: 0.0222). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 QAR (High: 0.0236 / Low: 0.0234).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0026
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0014 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 0.0261) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0329), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0068 (-20.57%).

2019 Avg (February) 0.0261
2018 Avg (February) 0.0329

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0262 0.0260 0.0261
February 0.0263 0.0260 0.0261
March 0.0263 0.0259 0.0260
April 0.0259 0.0256 0.0257
May 0.0257 0.0239 0.0251
June 0.0249 0.0222 0.0237
July 0.0233 0.0224 0.0228
August 0.0231 0.0227 0.0229
September 0.0234 0.0232 0.0232
October 0.0234 0.0232 0.0233
November 0.0235 0.0233 0.0234
December 0.0236 0.0234 0.0235