YEARLY HIGH
3.6273 PKR
YEARLY LOW
2.9077 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.2753 PKR

2019 SDG to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the SDG to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 30, valuing the pair at 3.6273. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 2, dropping to 2.9077.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7196 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.9318 to the December average rate of 3.4331, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 3.6273 was down 77.13% compared to the 2018 peak of 15.8618, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 18,136 PKR
2018 Average 33,133 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 14,538 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,597.96 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

3.5939
2.8645
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 3.0699, compared to 3.4806 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4107 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.0699
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.4806

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 0.3718 PKR (High: 3.6273 / Low: 3.2555). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0192 PKR (High: 3.4417 / Low: 3.4225).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.3718
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0192

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 0.0609 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0609

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2019: 3.4106) against the same month in 2018 (average: 6.5875), the exchange rate shifted by -3.1769 (-48.23%).

2019 Avg (June) 3.4106
2018 Avg (June) 6.5875

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.9416 2.9184 2.9318
February 2.9354 2.9077 2.9253
March 2.9533 2.9092 2.9351
April 3.1385 2.9470 2.9926
May 3.3719 3.1312 3.2240
June 3.6273 3.2555 3.4106
July 3.5854 3.4674 3.5317
August 3.5603 3.4903 3.5331
September 3.4867 3.4515 3.4722
October 3.4798 3.4468 3.4640
November 3.4620 3.4352 3.4496
December 3.4417 3.4225 3.4331