YEARLY HIGH
78.7586 PKR
YEARLY LOW
61.6843 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
67.5663 PKR

2018 ANG to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ANG to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 78.7586. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 20, dropping to 61.6843.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17.0743 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 62.0095 to the December average rate of 78.2745, the exchange rate registered a net change of 26.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 78.7586 was up 26.78% compared to the 2017 peak of 62.1246, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 393,793 PKR
2017 Average 295,673 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 308,421 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 85,371.73 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

79.9031
60.3593
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ANG 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 63.6761, compared to 71.4566 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.7806 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 63.6761
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 71.4566

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 5.9831 PKR (High: 75.2412 / Low: 69.2580). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1434 PKR (High: 62.0515 / Low: 61.9080).

October Spread (Volatile) ±5.9831
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1434

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 0.9431 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9431

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 78.2745) against the same month in 2017 (average: 60.8809), the exchange rate shifted by +17.3936 (+28.57%).

2018 Avg (December) 78.2745
2017 Avg (December) 60.8809

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 62.3342 61.6843 62.0095
February 62.0515 61.9080 61.9880
March 64.8085 61.8779 62.9796
April 64.9029 64.7144 64.7898
May 64.8612 64.3476 64.5158
June 67.1164 64.0532 65.7736
July 70.4840 65.5744 67.7271
August 67.2856 66.3349 66.7840
September 69.6173 66.6307 67.2014
October 75.2412 69.2580 73.2463
November 75.8579 74.9314 75.5065
December 78.7586 75.5782 78.2745