YEARLY HIGH
60.5995 SLL
YEARLY LOW
43.0373 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
53.6116 SLL

2019 PKR to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the PKR to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 60.5995. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 30, dropping to 43.0373.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17.5622 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 60.1589 to the December average rate of 48.2674, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 60.5995 was down 13.26% compared to the 2018 peak of 69.8630, 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 30,299,747 SLL
2018 Average 31,830,743 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 21,518,655 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,781,092.01 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

61.8033
42.8153
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to SLL 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 58.5920, compared to 48.6313 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 9.9606 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 58.5920
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 48.6313

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 15.0618 SLL (High: 59.6013 / Low: 44.5395). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3772 SLL (High: 48.0066 / Low: 47.6294).

August Spread (Volatile) ±15.0618
November Spread (Stable) ±0.3772

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 9.7465 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -9.7465

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 60.2209) against the same month in 2018 (average: 69.3387), the exchange rate shifted by -9.1177 (-13.15%).

2019 Avg (February) 60.2209
2018 Avg (February) 69.3387

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 60.3597 59.8932 60.1589
February 60.5995 60.0148 60.2209
March 60.5230 59.5775 60.0170
April 59.7823 59.0271 59.2745
May 59.3161 55.0916 57.7362
June 57.3463 43.0373 54.1442
July 45.0274 43.4244 44.3977
August 59.6013 44.5395 51.6353
September 60.4896 46.4696 52.3018
October 47.8311 46.9732 47.3830
November 48.0066 47.6294 47.8027
December 48.4581 47.9033 48.2674