YEARLY HIGH
160.7156 PKR
YEARLY LOW
131.9935 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
143.2636 PKR

2018 EUR to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the EUR to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 160.7156. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 131.9935.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 28.7221 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 135.0148 to the December average rate of 158.1757, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 160.7156 was up 21.12% compared to the 2017 peak of 132.6864, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 803,578 PKR
2017 Average 595,257 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 659,968 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 143,610.56 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

160.4917
132.6987
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EUR 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 137.9523, compared to 148.5749 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 10.6226 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 137.9523
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 148.5749

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 12.6473 PKR (High: 154.0997 / Low: 141.4524). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.1038 PKR (High: 145.5711 / Low: 142.4673).

October Spread (Volatile) ±12.6473
September Spread (Stable) ±3.1038

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 5.1826 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.1826

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 158.1757) against the same month in 2017 (average: 128.7231), the exchange rate shifted by +29.4526 (+22.88%).

2018 Avg (December) 158.1757
2017 Avg (December) 128.7231

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 137.4297 131.9935 135.0148
February 138.4226 134.9018 136.6403
March 143.8795 135.4665 138.6455
April 143.3592 139.8899 141.9533
May 138.9939 133.5926 136.7707
June 142.4633 134.8876 138.6890
July 151.5576 141.6584 145.6924
August 144.1484 139.5973 142.2680
September 145.5711 142.4673 143.7265
October 154.0997 141.4524 149.3244
November 153.6469 150.4562 152.2625
December 160.7156 151.9165 158.1757