2018 GBP to PKR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 GBP to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the GBP to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 178.1832. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 149.1726.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 29.0106 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 152.9307 to the December average rate of 176.1271, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 178.1832 was up 19.25% compared to the 2017 peak of 149.4148, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GBP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
GBP to PKR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 156.8029, compared to 166.9595 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 10.1566 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 15.4279 PKR (High: 175.3036 / Low: 159.8757). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.2779 PKR (High: 157.7457 / Low: 153.4678).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 6.8241 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 176.1271) against the same month in 2017 (average: 145.7055), the exchange rate shifted by +30.4217 (+20.88%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 157.2043 | 149.1726 | 152.9307 |
| February | 157.8446 | 152.1954 | 154.5983 |
| March | 164.4458 | 152.4838 | 157.0490 |
| April | 166.0119 | 159.3100 | 162.5964 |
| May | 157.7457 | 153.4678 | 155.7723 |
| June | 161.4188 | 154.3003 | 157.8709 |
| July | 170.4083 | 159.6977 | 164.1306 |
| August | 162.0939 | 156.0538 | 158.6421 |
| September | 163.8127 | 158.3834 | 160.8665 |
| October | 175.3036 | 159.8757 | 169.1867 |
| November | 175.4710 | 171.0571 | 172.8042 |
| December | 178.1832 | 171.1258 | 176.1271 |