YEARLY HIGH
19.8693 PKR
YEARLY LOW
16.8747 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
18.3046 PKR

2019 SBD to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the SBD to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 30, valuing the pair at 19.8693. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 16.8747.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.9946 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.2012 to the December average rate of 18.7016, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 19.8693 was up 13.26% compared to the 2018 peak of 17.5426, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 99,347 PKR
2018 Average 77,090 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 84,374 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,972.93 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

19.7180
16.9424
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 17.5691, compared to 19.0402 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.4711 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.5691
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.0402

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 2.0229 PKR (High: 19.8693 / Low: 17.8464). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2314 PKR (High: 18.8462 / Low: 18.6148).

June Spread (Volatile) ±2.0229
December Spread (Stable) ±0.2314

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.4774 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4774

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2019: 18.7094) against the same month in 2018 (average: 15.0112), the exchange rate shifted by +3.6981 (+24.64%).

2019 Avg (June) 18.7094
2018 Avg (June) 15.0112

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 17.5007 16.8747 17.2012
February 17.4180 16.9886 17.1737
March 17.5146 16.9864 17.1999
April 17.5964 17.2322 17.3613
May 18.6359 17.2024 17.7691
June 19.8693 17.8464 18.7094
July 19.7247 18.9912 19.3387
August 19.7844 19.1331 19.4867
September 19.2605 18.7417 19.0093
October 19.0719 18.7520 18.8949
November 19.0522 18.6807 18.8099
December 18.8462 18.6148 18.7016