YEARLY HIGH
43.6653 PKR
YEARLY LOW
36.9156 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
40.0289 PKR

2019 SAR to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the SAR to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 30, valuing the pair at 43.6653. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 2, dropping to 36.9156.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.7498 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 37.1883 to the December average rate of 41.3025, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 43.6653 was up 17.12% compared to the 2018 peak of 37.2825, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 218,327 PKR
2018 Average 162,067 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 184,578 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 33,748.88 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

43.0271
36.6142
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 38.1934, compared to 41.8645 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.6711 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 38.1934
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 41.8645

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 4.6535 PKR (High: 43.6653 / Low: 39.0118). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2149 PKR (High: 41.4060 / Low: 41.1911).

June Spread (Volatile) ±4.6535
December Spread (Stable) ±0.2149

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 0.7166 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7166

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2019: 41.0251) against the same month in 2018 (average: 31.6645), the exchange rate shifted by +9.3606 (+29.56%).

2019 Avg (June) 41.0251
2018 Avg (June) 31.6645

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 37.4626 37.0390 37.1883
February 37.2722 36.9156 37.1486
March 37.5478 36.9598 37.2734
April 37.8995 37.4210 37.7419
May 40.6090 37.7155 38.7832
June 43.6653 39.0118 41.0251
July 43.2750 41.7382 42.4927
August 42.8338 41.8675 42.4757
September 41.9292 41.4941 41.7591
October 41.8928 41.4648 41.6653
November 41.6400 41.3180 41.4917
December 41.4060 41.1911 41.3025