YEARLY HIGH
4.1938 XOF
YEARLY LOW
3.5260 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.9119 XOF

2019 PKR to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the PKR to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 7, valuing the pair at 4.1938. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 30, dropping to 3.5260.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6678 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.1190 to the December average rate of 3.8106, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 4.1938 was down 15.61% compared to the 2018 peak of 4.9696, 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 2,096,910 XOF
2018 Average 2,294,172 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 1,763,025 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 333,885.49 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

4.2010
3.6222
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to XOF 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 4.0593, compared to 3.7646 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2947 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.0593
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.7646

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 0.4862 XOF (High: 4.0123 / Low: 3.5260). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0548 XOF (High: 3.8425 / Low: 3.7876).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.4862
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0548

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 0.2568 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2568

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2019: 4.1528) against the same month in 2018 (average: 4.7335), the exchange rate shifted by -0.5807 (-12.27%).

2019 Avg (March) 4.1528
2018 Avg (March) 4.7335

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.1552 4.0560 4.1190
February 4.1730 4.1148 4.1480
March 4.1938 4.0977 4.1528
April 4.1719 4.0810 4.1254
May 4.1493 3.8512 4.0336
June 4.0123 3.5260 3.7768
July 3.7237 3.5807 3.6704
August 3.7829 3.6477 3.6966
September 3.8284 3.7624 3.8003
October 3.8364 3.7620 3.7951
November 3.8425 3.7876 3.8144
December 3.8402 3.7748 3.8106