YEARLY HIGH
0.2836 PKR
YEARLY LOW
0.2384 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2562 PKR

2019 XAF to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the XAF to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 30, valuing the pair at 0.2836. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 7, dropping to 0.2384.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0452 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2428 to the December average rate of 0.2624, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.2836 was up 15.75% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.2450, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,418 PKR
2018 Average 1,092 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 1,192 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 225.79 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.2756
0.2376
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF 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 0.2467, compared to 0.2657 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0190 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2467
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2657

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 0.0344 PKR (High: 0.2836 / Low: 0.2492). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0034 PKR (High: 0.2430 / Low: 0.2396).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0344
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0034

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0074 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0074

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2019: 0.2651) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.2114), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0537 (+25.40%).

2019 Avg (June) 0.2651
2018 Avg (June) 0.2114

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2465 0.2407 0.2428
February 0.2430 0.2396 0.2411
March 0.2440 0.2384 0.2408
April 0.2450 0.2397 0.2424
May 0.2597 0.2410 0.2481
June 0.2836 0.2492 0.2651
July 0.2793 0.2686 0.2725
August 0.2741 0.2643 0.2705
September 0.2658 0.2612 0.2631
October 0.2658 0.2607 0.2635
November 0.2640 0.2602 0.2622
December 0.2649 0.2604 0.2624