YEARLY HIGH
101.2841 PKR
YEARLY LOW
76.5200 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
86.3485 PKR

2018 BND to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BND to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 101.2841. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 12, dropping to 76.5200.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 24.7641 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 83.7305 to the December average rate of 88.6263, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 101.2841 was up 22.20% compared to the 2017 peak of 82.8860, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 506,421 PKR
2017 Average 381,571 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 382,600 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 123,820.71 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

93.5209
80.8190
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BND 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 84.9109, compared to 87.7862 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.8753 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 84.9109
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 87.7862

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 16.1395 PKR (High: 101.2841 / Low: 85.1446). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3584 PKR (High: 84.4965 / Low: 83.1380).

December Spread (Volatile) ±16.1395
February Spread (Stable) ±1.3584

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 6.0349 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.0349

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 88.6263) against the same month in 2017 (average: 80.7504), the exchange rate shifted by +7.8759 (+9.75%).

2018 Avg (December) 88.6263
2017 Avg (December) 80.7504

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 84.8728 82.5856 83.7305
February 84.4965 83.1380 83.8443
March 88.3768 83.4071 85.4528
April 88.2877 86.5212 87.8296
May 87.3856 79.3898 85.6397
June 90.4401 76.5200 82.9685
July 93.7119 80.4547 87.9124
August 89.4928 80.7993 81.8775
September 90.3628 81.3994 83.5429
October 96.4939 87.1256 92.2957
November 97.7650 85.1446 92.4624
December 101.2841 85.1446 88.6263