YEARLY HIGH
0.0154 PKR
YEARLY LOW
0.0123 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0134 PKR

2018 GNF to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GNF to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 0.0154. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.0123.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0031 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0123 to the December average rate of 0.0152, the exchange rate registered a net change of 23.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0154 was up 25.09% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0123, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 77 PKR
2017 Average 58 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 61 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15.52 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0155
0.0120
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GNF 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 0.0126, compared to 0.0142 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0016 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0126
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0142

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0012 PKR (High: 0.0147 / Low: 0.0135). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 PKR (High: 0.0123 / Low: 0.0123).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0012
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.0152) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0121), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0031 (+26.00%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.0152
2017 Avg (December) 0.0121

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0123 0.0123 0.0123
February 0.0123 0.0123 0.0123
March 0.0129 0.0123 0.0125
April 0.0129 0.0128 0.0128
May 0.0129 0.0128 0.0128
June 0.0135 0.0128 0.0131
July 0.0143 0.0134 0.0138
August 0.0138 0.0135 0.0136
September 0.0136 0.0135 0.0136
October 0.0147 0.0135 0.0143
November 0.0148 0.0146 0.0147
December 0.0154 0.0147 0.0152