YEARLY HIGH
69.3916 PKR
YEARLY LOW
54.7787 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
60.4242 PKR

2018 BZD to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BZD to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 69.3916. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 20, dropping to 54.7787.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.6129 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 55.0659 to the December average rate of 68.9644, the exchange rate registered a net change of 25.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 69.3916 was up 25.79% compared to the 2017 peak of 55.1649, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 346,958 PKR
2017 Average 261,790 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 273,894 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 73,064.29 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

70.3562
53.6557
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BZD 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 56.7038, compared to 64.1446 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.4408 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 56.7038
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 64.1446

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 5.3234 PKR (High: 66.4456 / Low: 61.1222). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1288 PKR (High: 55.1056 / Low: 54.9767).

October Spread (Volatile) ±5.3234
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1288

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.6313 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6313

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 68.9644) against the same month in 2017 (average: 54.0664), the exchange rate shifted by +14.8980 (+27.55%).

2018 Avg (December) 68.9644
2017 Avg (December) 54.0664

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 55.3567 54.7787 55.0659
February 55.1056 54.9767 55.0474
March 57.5524 55.0138 55.9382
April 57.6273 57.4655 57.5377
May 57.6060 57.4649 57.5522
June 60.6023 57.4535 59.0813
July 64.2765 60.3140 61.9863
August 61.7720 60.9598 61.3550
September 61.6267 61.1602 61.3618
October 66.4456 61.1222 64.6787
November 66.7983 65.9823 66.5212
December 69.3916 66.5490 68.9644