2018 AWG to PKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

77.6980 PKR

YEARLY LOW

61.4594 PKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

67.7757 PKR

2018 AWG to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AWG to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 77.6980. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 13, dropping to 61.4594.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.2385 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 61.8071 to the December average rate of 77.2293, the exchange rate registered a net change of 24.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 77.6980 was up 25.68% compared to the 2017 peak of 61.8230, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 388,490 PKR

2017 Average 293,269 PKR

Yearly Trough Low 307,297 PKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 81,192.54 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

78.7727

60.2523

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG 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 63.7393, compared to 71.8121 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 8.0728 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 63.7393

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 71.8121

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 5.9916 PKR (High: 74.2363 / Low: 68.2446). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3744 PKR (High: 64.8376 / Low: 64.4632).

October Spread (Volatile) ±5.9916

May Spread (Stable) ±0.3744

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 0.8805 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8805

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 77.2293) against the same month in 2017 (average: 60.7789), the exchange rate shifted by +16.4504 (+27.07%).

2018 Avg (December) 77.2293

2017 Avg (December) 60.7789

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	62.0478	61.5291	61.8071
February	62.0252	61.4594	61.7957
March	65.0968	61.8694	62.9691
April	65.1971	64.5032	64.7567
May	64.8376	64.4632	64.6914
June	68.1035	64.6169	66.4159
July	72.2698	67.6736	69.6508
August	69.2523	68.1037	68.7703
September	68.8196	68.3413	68.6060
October	74.2363	68.2446	72.2054
November	74.7935	73.8891	74.4111
December	77.6980	74.5502	77.2293