2018 AFN to PKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.0887 PKR

YEARLY LOW

1.5629 PKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.6767 PKR

2018 AFN to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AFN to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 18, valuing the pair at 2.0887. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 1.5629.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5258 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5857 to the December average rate of 1.8393, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.0887 was up 31.10% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.5933, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,444 PKR

2017 Average 7,750 PKR

Yearly Trough Low 7,815 PKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,629.01 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.8646

1.5604

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AFN 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 1.6224, compared to 1.7309 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1084 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6224

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7309

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.3382 PKR (High: 2.0887 / Low: 1.7505). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0136 PKR (High: 1.6016 / Low: 1.5880).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.3382

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0136

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0499 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0499

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 1.7798) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.5334), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2464 (+16.07%).

2018 Avg (November) 1.7798

2017 Avg (November) 1.5334

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.5955	1.5629	1.5857
February	1.6016	1.5880	1.5957
March	1.6696	1.5879	1.6183
April	1.6699	1.6444	1.6525
May	1.6477	1.6091	1.6277
June	1.6997	1.6150	1.6548
July	1.8025	1.6515	1.7098
August	1.7188	1.6737	1.6950
September	1.6749	1.6242	1.6451
October	1.7780	1.6203	1.7162
November	2.0887	1.7505	1.7798
December	1.8715	1.7715	1.8393