2018 BWP to PKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

13.1958 PKR

YEARLY LOW

11.1591 PKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

11.9086 PKR

2018 BWP to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BWP to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 13.1958. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 11.1591.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0367 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.3578 to the December average rate of 12.9994, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 13.1958 was up 17.14% compared to the 2017 peak of 11.2651, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 65,979 PKR

2017 Average 50,918 PKR

Yearly Trough Low 55,795 PKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,183.51 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

13.1635

11.1937

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 11.6557, compared to 12.1614 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5056 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.6557

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.1614

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 1.1615 PKR (High: 12.5493 / Low: 11.3878). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2776 PKR (High: 11.7017 / Low: 11.4241).

October Spread (Volatile) ±1.1615

February Spread (Stable) ±0.2776

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 0.4278 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4278

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 12.9994) against the same month in 2017 (average: 10.7090), the exchange rate shifted by +2.2903 (+21.39%).

2018 Avg (December) 12.9994

2017 Avg (December) 10.7090

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	11.5962	11.2054	11.3578
February	11.7017	11.4241	11.5798
March	12.2008	11.4917	11.7508
April	12.0997	11.7612	11.9694
May	11.8099	11.5235	11.6610
June	11.7845	11.3704	11.6157
July	12.6167	11.6462	12.0913
August	12.0328	11.3032	11.6635
September	11.6801	11.1591	11.4370
October	12.5493	11.3878	12.1820
November	12.7856	12.3422	12.5952
December	13.1958	12.6876	12.9994