2018 BOB to PKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

20.2306 PKR

YEARLY LOW

15.8769 PKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

17.5843 PKR

2018 BOB to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BOB to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 20.2306. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 20, dropping to 15.8769.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.3538 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.0107 to the December average rate of 20.1156, the exchange rate registered a net change of 25.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 20.2306 was up 26.07% compared to the 2017 peak of 16.0467, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 101,153 PKR

2017 Average 75,893 PKR

Yearly Trough Low 79,384 PKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,768.89 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

20.5261

15.6002

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BOB 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 16.4915, compared to 18.6772 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.1857 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.4915

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.6772

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 1.5425 PKR (High: 19.3315 / Low: 17.7890). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0341 PKR (High: 16.0310 / Low: 15.9969).

October Spread (Volatile) ±1.5425

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0341

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 0.1988 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1988

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 20.1156) against the same month in 2017 (average: 15.7230), the exchange rate shifted by +4.3926 (+27.94%).

2018 Avg (December) 20.1156

2017 Avg (December) 15.7230

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	16.1476	15.8769	16.0107
February	16.0310	15.9969	16.0135
March	16.7410	15.9684	16.2641
April	16.7641	16.6992	16.7375
May	16.7575	16.6824	16.7398
June	17.6295	16.7226	17.1833
July	18.8295	17.5446	18.0473
August	17.9684	17.7333	17.8485
September	17.9260	17.6897	17.8389
October	19.3315	17.7890	18.8128
November	19.5908	19.2456	19.4001
December	20.2306	19.4131	20.1156