YEARLY HIGH
36.6534 PKR
YEARLY LOW
29.3677 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
33.3476 PKR

2018 BRL to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BRL to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 26, valuing the pair at 36.6534. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 13, dropping to 29.3677.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.2857 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 34.4995 to the December average rate of 35.7349, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 36.6534 was up 7.10% compared to the 2017 peak of 34.2250, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 916,335 PKR
2017 Average 824,861 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 734,192 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 182,143.15 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

36.2977
29.5438
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL 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 33.3532, compared to 33.3419 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0113 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 33.3532
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 33.3419

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 5.9909 PKR (High: 36.6534 / Low: 30.6625). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3903 PKR (High: 30.7579 / Low: 29.3677).

October Spread (Volatile) ±5.9909
September Spread (Stable) ±1.3903

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 2.0746 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.0746

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 34.6171) against the same month in 2017 (average: 33.0190), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5981 (+4.84%).

2018 Avg (October) 34.6171
2017 Avg (October) 33.0190

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 35.1418 33.3330 34.4995
February 34.9382 33.5427 34.0793
March 35.1652 33.3946 34.2741
April 35.0004 33.0129 33.9449
May 33.0463 30.9340 31.8703
June 32.3599 29.6531 31.4513
July 35.0105 30.9265 32.6425
August 33.4745 29.6476 31.4814
September 30.7579 29.3677 30.1067
October 36.6534 30.6625 34.6171
November 36.0874 34.1140 35.4690
December 36.1800 34.6983 35.7349