YEARLY HIGH
12.7300 PKR
YEARLY LOW
10.0372 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.9777 PKR

2019 SCR to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the SCR to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 11, valuing the pair at 12.7300. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 2, dropping to 10.0372.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.6928 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.2172 to the December average rate of 11.3082, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 12.7300 was up 24.21% compared to the 2018 peak of 10.2488, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 63,650 PKR
2018 Average 44,642 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 50,186 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,464.06 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

11.8852
10.0316
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 10.4731, compared to 11.4823 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0093 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.4731
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.4823

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 1.2775 PKR (High: 11.9898 / Low: 10.7123). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0547 PKR (High: 11.3341 / Low: 11.2794).

June Spread (Volatile) ±1.2775
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0547

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 0.2944 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2944

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 11.7308) against the same month in 2018 (average: 9.0706), the exchange rate shifted by +2.6602 (+29.33%).

2019 Avg (August) 11.7308
2018 Avg (August) 9.0706

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.2670 10.1809 10.2172
February 10.2274 10.1020 10.1861
March 10.3014 10.0372 10.2089
April 10.3918 10.1772 10.3324
May 11.1484 10.3368 10.6362
June 11.9898 10.7123 11.2576
July 11.8819 11.4600 11.6550
August 12.7300 11.4732 11.7308
September 11.5050 11.3697 11.4363
October 11.4703 11.3139 11.3971
November 12.0124 11.0677 11.3666
December 11.3341 11.2794 11.3082