YEARLY HIGH
0.2893 PKR
YEARLY LOW
0.2279 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2516 PKR

2018 AMD to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AMD to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 0.2893. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 0.2279.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0614 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2292 to the December average rate of 0.2868, the exchange rate registered a net change of 25.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2893 was up 25.73% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2301, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,447 PKR
2017 Average 1,091 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 1,140 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 307.03 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2926
0.2235
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AMD 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 0.2364, compared to 0.2667 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0303 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2364
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2667

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0228 PKR (High: 0.2758 / Low: 0.2529). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 PKR (High: 0.2305 / Low: 0.2289).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0228
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0032 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0032

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.2868) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2248), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0620 (+27.57%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.2868
2017 Avg (December) 0.2248

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2304 0.2279 0.2292
February 0.2305 0.2289 0.2299
March 0.2411 0.2297 0.2339
April 0.2415 0.2385 0.2404
May 0.2399 0.2376 0.2389
June 0.2527 0.2388 0.2460
July 0.2685 0.2510 0.2589
August 0.2581 0.2539 0.2558
September 0.2572 0.2536 0.2550
October 0.2758 0.2529 0.2681
November 0.2779 0.2723 0.2757
December 0.2893 0.2755 0.2868