YEARLY HIGH
66.2654 PKR
YEARLY LOW
53.9380 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
58.3020 PKR

2018 FJD to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the FJD to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 3, valuing the pair at 66.2654. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 53.9380.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.3275 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 54.7685 to the December average rate of 65.4913, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 66.2654 was up 22.15% compared to the 2017 peak of 54.2476, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 331,327 PKR
2017 Average 255,732 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 269,690 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 61,637.41 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

66.5636
53.6962
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FJD 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 55.7331, compared to 60.8709 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.1378 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 55.7331
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 60.8709

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 5.0198 PKR (High: 62.2466 / Low: 57.2268). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8025 PKR (High: 56.0804 / Low: 55.2779).

October Spread (Volatile) ±5.0198
May Spread (Stable) ±0.8025

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.0333 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0333

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 65.4913) against the same month in 2017 (average: 52.6452), the exchange rate shifted by +12.8462 (+24.40%).

2018 Avg (December) 65.4913
2017 Avg (December) 52.6452

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 55.5612 53.9380 54.7685
February 55.5195 54.4610 54.8304
March 57.0550 54.0262 55.3641
April 57.3492 55.9157 56.6673
May 56.0804 55.2779 55.6340
June 58.4374 55.6236 57.1342
July 62.0371 57.7097 59.3925
August 59.1265 57.6957 58.4142
September 58.4701 57.6583 58.0606
October 62.2466 57.2268 60.6010
November 64.0216 61.7686 63.2660
December 66.2654 63.4963 65.4913