YEARLY HIGH
0.0076 PKR
YEARLY LOW
0.0066 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0070 PKR

2019 STD to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the STD to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 27, valuing the pair at 0.0076. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 2, dropping to 0.0066.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0011 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0066 to the December average rate of 0.0072, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0076 was up 15.05% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0066, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 38 PKR
2018 Average 29 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 33 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.33 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0075
0.0065
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STD 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 0.0068, compared to 0.0073 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0068
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0073

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 0.0007 PKR (High: 0.0076 / Low: 0.0070). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 PKR (High: 0.0072 / Low: 0.0072).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0007
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2019: 0.0073) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0057), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0016 (+28.98%).

2019 Avg (June) 0.0073
2018 Avg (June) 0.0057

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0067 0.0066 0.0066
February 0.0066 0.0066 0.0066
March 0.0067 0.0066 0.0066
April 0.0068 0.0067 0.0067
May 0.0072 0.0067 0.0069
June 0.0076 0.0070 0.0073
July 0.0075 0.0073 0.0074
August 0.0075 0.0073 0.0074
September 0.0073 0.0072 0.0073
October 0.0073 0.0072 0.0072
November 0.0072 0.0072 0.0072
December 0.0072 0.0072 0.0072