YEARLY HIGH
44.9702 PKR
YEARLY LOW
38.0242 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
41.2347 PKR

2019 QAR to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the QAR to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 30, valuing the pair at 44.9702. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 2, dropping to 38.0242.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.9460 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 38.3026 to the December average rate of 42.5512, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 44.9702 was up 17.08% compared to the 2018 peak of 38.4094, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 QAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 224,851 PKR
2018 Average 166,938 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 190,121 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 34,730.03 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

44.3207
37.7125
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to PKR 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 39.3416, compared to 43.1279 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.7863 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 39.3416
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 43.1279

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 4.7519 PKR (High: 44.9702 / Low: 40.2183). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2033 PKR (High: 42.6454 / Low: 42.4421).

June Spread (Volatile) ±4.7519
December Spread (Stable) ±0.2033

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.7423 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7423

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2019: 42.2670) against the same month in 2018 (average: 32.6197), the exchange rate shifted by +9.6473 (+29.58%).

2019 Avg (June) 42.2670
2018 Avg (June) 32.6197

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 38.4688 38.1736 38.3026
February 38.3955 38.0242 38.2632
March 38.6765 38.0733 38.3944
April 39.0354 38.5427 38.8757
May 41.8092 38.8459 39.9467
June 44.9702 40.2183 42.2670
July 44.5729 42.9860 43.7700
August 44.1296 43.2574 43.7617
September 43.1961 42.7741 43.0194
October 43.1097 42.7099 42.9288
November 42.8907 42.5536 42.7362
December 42.6454 42.4421 42.5512