2018 CRC to PKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2341 PKR

YEARLY LOW

0.1928 PKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2105 PKR

2018 CRC to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CRC to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 0.2341. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 13, dropping to 0.1928.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0412 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1951 to the December average rate of 0.2323, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2341 was up 19.36% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1961, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,170 PKR

2017 Average 931 PKR

Yearly Trough Low 964 PKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 206.24 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2361

0.1899

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CRC 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 0.2008, compared to 0.2202 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0195 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2008

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2202

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0157 PKR (High: 0.2249 / Low: 0.2093). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 PKR (High: 0.2048 / Low: 0.2039).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0157

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0042 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0042

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.2323) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1921), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0402 (+20.94%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.2323

2017 Avg (December) 0.1921

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1962	0.1942	0.1951
February	0.1950	0.1928	0.1937
March	0.2040	0.1940	0.1977
April	0.2051	0.2037	0.2043
May	0.2048	0.2039	0.2044
June	0.2150	0.2035	0.2095
July	0.2279	0.2137	0.2196
August	0.2188	0.2150	0.2172
September	0.2151	0.2107	0.2130
October	0.2249	0.2093	0.2198
November	0.2242	0.2134	0.2196
December	0.2341	0.2232	0.2323