YEARLY HIGH
227.6528 PKR
YEARLY LOW
193.5768 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
207.7211 PKR

2019 XDR to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the XDR to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 30, valuing the pair at 227.6528. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 8, dropping to 193.5768.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 34.0759 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 194.8330 to the December average rate of 213.6395, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.65% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 227.6528 was up 16.67% compared to the 2018 peak of 195.1244, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,138,264 PKR
2018 Average 860,848 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 967,884 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 170,379.72 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

222.7573
191.8451
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 199.5596, compared to 215.8827 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 16.3231 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 199.5596
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 215.8827

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 24.7776 PKR (High: 227.6528 / Low: 202.8752). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6603 PKR (High: 214.5068 / Low: 212.8465).

June Spread (Volatile) ±24.7776
December Spread (Stable) ±1.6603

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 4.3450 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.3450

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2019: 214.0249) against the same month in 2018 (average: 167.9281), the exchange rate shifted by +46.0968 (+27.45%).

2019 Avg (June) 214.0249
2018 Avg (June) 167.9281

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 196.0216 193.7534 194.8330
February 195.3333 193.5768 194.4211
March 196.1928 193.6563 195.0288
April 198.2158 195.3390 197.0680
May 211.0727 196.4998 201.9815
June 227.6528 202.8752 214.0249
July 225.2871 216.8975 220.1812
August 220.5524 215.1179 218.7095
September 215.1068 213.0980 214.3645
October 215.3764 213.0290 214.4442
November 214.9724 212.7264 213.9572
December 214.5068 212.8465 213.6395