YEARLY HIGH
0.0271 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0229 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0251 SAR

2019 PKR to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the PKR to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.0271. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 30, dropping to 0.0229.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0042 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0269 to the December average rate of 0.0242, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0271 was down 20.45% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0341, 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 13,544 SAR
2018 Average 15,509 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 11,451 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,093.69 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0273
0.0232
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to SAR 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 0.0262, compared to 0.0239 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) 0.0262
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0239

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 0.0027 SAR (High: 0.0256 / Low: 0.0229). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 SAR (High: 0.0243 / Low: 0.0242).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0027
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: 0.0269) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0339), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0070 (-20.56%).

2019 Avg (February) 0.0269
2018 Avg (February) 0.0339

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0270 0.0267 0.0269
February 0.0271 0.0268 0.0269
March 0.0271 0.0266 0.0268
April 0.0267 0.0264 0.0265
May 0.0265 0.0246 0.0258
June 0.0256 0.0229 0.0244
July 0.0240 0.0231 0.0235
August 0.0239 0.0233 0.0235
September 0.0241 0.0238 0.0239
October 0.0241 0.0239 0.0240
November 0.0242 0.0240 0.0241
December 0.0243 0.0242 0.0242