2018 BAM to PKR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 BAM to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the BAM to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 81.8590. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 67.5352.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.3238 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 68.9664 to the December average rate of 80.9063, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 81.8590 was up 20.64% compared to the 2017 peak of 67.8562, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BAM based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
BAM 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 70.5461, compared to 76.0845 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.5384 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 7.9782 PKR (High: 79.9420 / Low: 71.9638). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5427 PKR (High: 70.6126 / Low: 69.0699).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 2.6752 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 80.9063) against the same month in 2017 (average: 65.8096), the exchange rate shifted by +15.0967 (+22.94%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70.4807 | 67.5352 | 68.9664 |
| February | 70.6126 | 69.0699 | 69.8948 |
| March | 73.3446 | 68.9569 | 70.8649 |
| April | 73.1984 | 71.5762 | 72.6655 |
| May | 71.4946 | 68.3640 | 69.9904 |
| June | 72.5670 | 68.9520 | 70.8949 |
| July | 78.3662 | 72.2654 | 74.6179 |
| August | 74.0994 | 71.3634 | 72.8071 |
| September | 75.1162 | 72.7780 | 73.7371 |
| October | 79.9420 | 71.9638 | 76.3651 |
| November | 80.2101 | 76.5285 | 78.0736 |
| December | 81.8590 | 77.6503 | 80.9063 |