2018 DOP to PKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.7764 PKR

YEARLY LOW

2.2336 PKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.4487 PKR

2018 DOP to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the DOP to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 2.7764. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 13, dropping to 2.2336.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5428 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2820 to the December average rate of 2.7591, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.7764 was up 21.11% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.2924, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,882 PKR

2017 Average 11,124 PKR

Yearly Trough Low 11,168 PKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,713.91 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.8088

2.2125

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP 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 2.3153, compared to 2.5822 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2669 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3153

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5822

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.2031 PKR (High: 2.6677 / Low: 2.4646). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0072 PKR (High: 2.3404 / Low: 2.3332).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.2031

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0072

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 0.0360 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0360

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 2.7591) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.2496), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5095 (+22.65%).

2018 Avg (December) 2.7591

2017 Avg (December) 2.2496

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.2961	2.2666	2.2820
February	2.2804	2.2468	2.2622
March	2.3433	2.2336	2.2767
April	2.3440	2.3320	2.3370
May	2.3404	2.3332	2.3358
June	2.4615	2.3307	2.3981
July	2.5956	2.4440	2.5096
August	2.4972	2.4519	2.4737
September	2.4862	2.4556	2.4679
October	2.6677	2.4646	2.6027
November	2.6959	2.6599	2.6801
December	2.7764	2.6814	2.7591