YEARLY HIGH
7.8230 PKR
YEARLY LOW
6.2169 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.8212 PKR

2018 EGP to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the EGP to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 7.8230. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 6.2169.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6061 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.2515 to the December average rate of 7.7624, the exchange rate registered a net change of 24.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 7.8230 was up 17.38% compared to the 2017 peak of 6.6649, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 39,115 PKR
2017 Average 29,549 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 31,085 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,030.45 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

7.9134
6.1004
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP 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 6.4311, compared to 7.2112 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7801 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.4311
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.2112

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.6057 PKR (High: 7.4691 / Low: 6.8633). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0335 PKR (High: 6.2762 / Low: 6.2428).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.6057
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0335

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 0.0684 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0684

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 7.7624) against the same month in 2017 (average: 6.1018), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6605 (+27.21%).

2018 Avg (December) 7.7624
2017 Avg (December) 6.1018

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.2871 6.2169 6.2515
February 6.2762 6.2428 6.2628
March 6.5631 6.2627 6.3769
April 6.5737 6.5218 6.5446
May 6.5744 6.4493 6.5023
June 6.8151 6.4579 6.6488
July 7.2447 6.7835 6.9657
August 6.9506 6.8372 6.8972
September 6.9389 6.8595 6.8971
October 7.4691 6.8633 7.2596
November 7.5196 7.4273 7.4855
December 7.8230 7.4916 7.7624