2018 CNY to PKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

20.3322 PKR

YEARLY LOW

16.9327 PKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

18.3498 PKR

2018 CNY to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CNY to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 20.3322. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 16.9327.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.3994 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.2222 to the December average rate of 20.1714, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 20.3322 was up 19.63% compared to the 2017 peak of 16.9963, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 508,304 PKR

2017 Average 389,757 PKR

Yearly Trough Low 423,318 PKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 84,985.71 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

20.4663

16.9273

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY 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 17.8975, compared to 18.8021 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9046 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.8975

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.8021

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 1.4986 PKR (High: 19.2587 / Low: 17.7602). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1419 PKR (High: 18.0508 / Low: 17.9089).

October Spread (Volatile) ±1.4986

September Spread (Stable) ±0.1419

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 0.5411 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5411

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 20.1714) against the same month in 2017 (average: 16.4903), the exchange rate shifted by +3.6811 (+22.32%).

2018 Avg (December) 20.1714

2017 Avg (December) 16.4903

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	17.5809	16.9327	17.2222
February	17.6707	17.4116	17.5028
March	18.4117	17.4074	17.7781
April	18.4438	18.2546	18.3578
May	18.2694	18.0177	18.1591
June	18.7763	18.0051	18.3647
July	19.0762	17.8377	18.5482
August	18.1706	17.8099	18.0071
September	18.0508	17.9089	17.9947
October	19.2587	17.7602	18.7823
November	19.4106	19.1199	19.3088
December	20.3322	19.2829	20.1714