YEARLY HIGH
102.9162 PKR
YEARLY LOW
85.0443 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
90.6225 PKR

2018 AUD to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AUD to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 102.9162. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 20, dropping to 85.0443.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17.8719 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 88.0321 to the December average rate of 99.5365, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 102.9162 was up 19.21% compared to the 2017 peak of 86.3301, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 514,581 PKR
2017 Average 403,792 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 425,222 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 89,359.40 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

100.7832
85.8235
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD 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 87.8569, compared to 93.3882 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.5313 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 87.8569
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 93.3882

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 8.2899 PKR (High: 94.9413 / Low: 86.6514). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6659 PKR (High: 87.8539 / Low: 86.1881).

October Spread (Volatile) ±8.2899
May Spread (Stable) ±1.6659

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 1.9448 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.9448

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 99.5365) against the same month in 2017 (average: 83.1897), the exchange rate shifted by +16.3468 (+19.65%).

2018 Avg (December) 99.5365
2017 Avg (December) 83.1897

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 89.7290 86.1140 88.0321
February 88.9557 85.9004 87.0702
March 89.5659 85.0443 87.1735
April 90.0823 87.2103 88.8076
May 87.8539 86.1881 87.0945
June 90.4947 87.4635 88.9633
July 96.3064 89.2924 92.2673
August 91.8471 88.4438 90.3225
September 90.3124 87.5382 88.7914
October 94.9413 86.6514 92.3008
November 98.3463 95.9980 97.1104
December 102.9162 97.8758 99.5365