2018 CAD to PKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

105.2872 PKR

YEARLY LOW

84.4369 PKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

93.6554 PKR

2018 CAD to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CAD to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 105.2872. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 17, dropping to 84.4369.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 20.8503 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 89.0239 to the December average rate of 103.3719, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 105.2872 was up 19.56% compared to the 2017 peak of 88.0614, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 526,436 PKR

2017 Average 406,108 PKR

Yearly Trough Low 422,184 PKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 104,251.41 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

105.0141

85.3075

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 89.1855, compared to 98.1254 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 8.9399 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 89.1855

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 98.1254

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 7.5068 PKR (High: 102.3529 / Low: 94.8461). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4306 PKR (High: 102.0016 / Low: 100.5709).

October Spread (Volatile) ±7.5068

November Spread (Stable) ±1.4306

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.0543 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0543

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 103.3719) against the same month in 2017 (average: 85.2080), the exchange rate shifted by +18.1638 (+21.32%).

2018 Avg (December) 103.3719

2017 Avg (December) 85.2080

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	89.8603	87.9338	89.0239
February	90.2515	86.2059	88.0040
March	89.9753	84.4369	86.9497
April	92.1122	89.6174	90.7593
May	90.6403	88.8660	89.8730
June	92.5970	88.8198	90.5031
July	99.0179	92.0257	94.8922
August	95.4701	93.2759	94.5029
September	96.0513	93.4920	94.6915
October	102.3529	94.8461	99.7758
November	102.0016	100.5709	101.5181
December	105.2872	100.9251	103.3719