YEARLY HIGH
0.2820 PKR
YEARLY LOW
0.2378 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2589 PKR

2019 SOS to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the SOS to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 30, valuing the pair at 0.2820. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 15, dropping to 0.2378.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0442 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2403 to the December average rate of 0.2672, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.2820 was up 16.73% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.2416, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,410 PKR
2018 Average 1,050 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 1,189 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 220.91 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.2790
0.2368
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS 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 0.2469, compared to 0.2710 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0241 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2469
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2710

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 0.0303 PKR (High: 0.2820 / Low: 0.2517). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 PKR (High: 0.2696 / Low: 0.2676).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0303
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0051 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0051

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2019: 0.2649) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.2059), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0590 (+28.68%).

2019 Avg (June) 0.2649
2018 Avg (June) 0.2059

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2419 0.2378 0.2403
February 0.2415 0.2381 0.2404
March 0.2428 0.2386 0.2410
April 0.2452 0.2422 0.2442
May 0.2623 0.2420 0.2504
June 0.2820 0.2517 0.2649
July 0.2786 0.2694 0.2746
August 0.2813 0.2711 0.2755
September 0.2726 0.2683 0.2704
October 0.2714 0.2677 0.2697
November 0.2696 0.2676 0.2686
December 0.2680 0.2659 0.2672