2018 AUD to PKR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AUD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |