YEARLY HIGH
11.6299 PKR
YEARLY LOW
9.5647 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.3924 PKR

2019 ZAR to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ZAR to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 30, valuing the pair at 11.6299. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 9.5647.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0652 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.0846 to the December average rate of 10.7674, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 11.6299 was up 14.43% compared to the 2018 peak of 10.1632, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 581,493 PKR
2018 Average 459,608 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 478,235 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 103,258.05 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

11.4936
9.5519
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR 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 10.0942, compared to 10.6907 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5964 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.0942
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.6907

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 1.8069 PKR (High: 11.6299 / Low: 9.8230). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2264 PKR (High: 9.8457 / Low: 9.6194).

June Spread (Volatile) ±1.8069
March Spread (Stable) ±0.2264

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.8335 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8335

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2019: 10.5729) against the same month in 2018 (average: 8.9337), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6392 (+18.35%).

2019 Avg (June) 10.5729
2018 Avg (June) 8.9337

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.5399 9.5647 10.0846
February 10.4357 9.8795 10.0935
March 9.8457 9.6194 9.7137
April 10.1853 9.7965 10.0080
May 10.5956 9.7364 10.0926
June 11.6299 9.8230 10.5729
July 11.5786 11.0445 11.3318
August 10.9897 10.2260 10.4983
September 10.7458 10.2791 10.5338
October 10.7129 10.1940 10.4965
November 10.6028 10.3106 10.5163
December 11.0542 10.4808 10.7674