2018 AZN to PKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

82.1474 PKR

YEARLY LOW

64.9301 PKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

71.4661 PKR

2018 AZN to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AZN to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 82.1474. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 64.9301.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17.2174 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 65.3857 to the December average rate of 81.6605, the exchange rate registered a net change of 24.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 82.1474 was up 25.42% compared to the 2017 peak of 65.5004, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 410,737 PKR

2017 Average 306,429 PKR

Yearly Trough Low 324,650 PKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 86,086.88 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

83.2880

63.7582

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN 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 67.1427, compared to 75.7895 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 8.6468 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 67.1427

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 75.7895

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 6.3348 PKR (High: 78.4875 / Low: 72.1528). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2134 PKR (High: 68.0842 / Low: 67.8708).

October Spread (Volatile) ±6.3348

May Spread (Stable) ±0.2134

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.7699 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7699

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 81.6605) against the same month in 2017 (average: 64.0466), the exchange rate shifted by +17.6139 (+27.50%).

2018 Avg (December) 81.6605

2017 Avg (December) 64.0466

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	65.7191	64.9505	65.3857
February	65.6716	65.0837	65.5143
March	67.9651	64.9301	66.2898
April	68.2575	67.7680	67.9389
May	68.0842	67.8708	67.9529
June	71.6297	67.9001	69.7745
July	75.8806	71.3741	73.1788
August	72.9075	71.7037	72.4089
September	72.7606	72.2408	72.4579
October	78.4875	72.1528	76.3481
November	79.0767	78.1204	78.6827
December	82.1474	78.8194	81.6605