2018 CDF to PKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0867 PKR

YEARLY LOW

0.0681 PKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0750 PKR

2018 CDF to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CDF to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 0.0867. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 21, dropping to 0.0681.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0186 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0691 to the December average rate of 0.0855, the exchange rate registered a net change of 23.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0867 was down 3.82% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0901, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 433 PKR

2017 Average 364 PKR

Yearly Trough Low 340 PKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 93.09 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0872

0.0670

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CDF 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 0.0707, compared to 0.0793 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0086 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0707

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0793

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0080 PKR (High: 0.0830 / Low: 0.0750). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 PKR (High: 0.0717 / Low: 0.0715).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0080

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.0855) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0689), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0166 (+24.14%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.0855

2017 Avg (December) 0.0689

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0706	0.0686	0.0691
February	0.0692	0.0681	0.0687
March	0.0718	0.0681	0.0695
April	0.0717	0.0715	0.0716
May	0.0718	0.0715	0.0716
June	0.0754	0.0715	0.0736
July	0.0820	0.0747	0.0769
August	0.0768	0.0749	0.0758
September	0.0762	0.0749	0.0754
October	0.0830	0.0750	0.0798
November	0.0835	0.0817	0.0825
December	0.0867	0.0833	0.0855