2018 HTG to PKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.9258 PKR

YEARLY LOW

1.6832 PKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.7966 PKR

2018 HTG to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HTG to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 25, valuing the pair at 1.9258. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 1.6832.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2426 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7157 to the December average rate of 1.8280, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.9258 was up 10.56% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.7418, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,629 PKR

2017 Average 8,113 PKR

Yearly Trough Low 8,416 PKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,213.23 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.8918

1.6997

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG 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 1.7607, compared to 1.8326 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0719 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7607

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8326

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.1597 PKR (High: 1.9115 / Low: 1.7518). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0106 PKR (High: 1.7288 / Low: 1.7182).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.1597

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0106

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0523 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0523

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 1.8758) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.6911), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1846 (+10.92%).

2018 Avg (July) 1.8758

2017 Avg (July) 1.6911

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.7321	1.6832	1.7157
February	1.7288	1.7182	1.7253
March	1.7913	1.7138	1.7437
April	1.8016	1.7737	1.7850
May	1.8054	1.7710	1.7899
June	1.8311	1.7471	1.8042
July	1.9258	1.8015	1.8758
August	1.8708	1.7719	1.8303
September	1.7869	1.7656	1.7780
October	1.9115	1.7518	1.8385
November	1.8787	1.8200	1.8447
December	1.8929	1.7945	1.8280