YEARLY HIGH
38.0791 PKR
YEARLY LOW
29.9861 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
33.0789 PKR

2018 AED to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AED to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 38.0791. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 29.9861.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.0929 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 30.1285 to the December average rate of 37.8506, the exchange rate registered a net change of 25.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 38.0791 was up 26.37% compared to the 2017 peak of 30.1339, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 190,395 PKR
2017 Average 143,344 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 149,931 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 40,464.69 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

38.6229
29.3563
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AED 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 31.0292, compared to 35.1287 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.0995 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 31.0292
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 35.1287

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 2.9346 PKR (High: 36.3786 / Low: 33.4439). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0871 PKR (High: 30.1843 / Low: 30.0972).

October Spread (Volatile) ±2.9346
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0871

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.3571 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3571

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 37.8506) against the same month in 2017 (average: 29.5938), the exchange rate shifted by +8.2569 (+27.90%).

2018 Avg (December) 37.8506
2017 Avg (December) 29.5938

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 30.2388 29.9861 30.1285
February 30.1843 30.0972 30.1297
March 31.5032 30.0670 30.6016
April 31.5240 31.4108 31.4837
May 31.5580 31.4577 31.4964
June 33.1431 31.4714 32.3352
July 35.1720 33.0815 33.9184
August 33.7922 33.2343 33.5614
September 33.7257 33.4833 33.5844
October 36.3786 33.4439 35.3877
November 36.6525 36.2084 36.4695
December 38.0791 36.5324 37.8506