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