2018 ILS to PKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

37.4257 PKR

YEARLY LOW

31.2108 PKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

33.7670 PKR

2018 ILS to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ILS to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 37.4257. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 17, dropping to 31.2108.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.2150 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 32.3494 to the December average rate of 37.0369, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 37.4257 was up 17.15% compared to the 2017 peak of 31.9474, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 187,129 PKR

2017 Average 146,494 PKR

Yearly Trough Low 156,054 PKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 31,074.77 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

37.5768

31.0980

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS 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 32.3823, compared to 35.1517 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.7694 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 32.3823

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 35.1517

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 2.9690 PKR (High: 36.7667 / Low: 33.7978). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4934 PKR (High: 36.4839 / Low: 35.9905).

October Spread (Volatile) ±2.9690

November Spread (Stable) ±0.4934

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.7115 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7115

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 37.0369) against the same month in 2017 (average: 31.0557), the exchange rate shifted by +5.9812 (+19.26%).

2018 Avg (December) 37.0369

2017 Avg (December) 31.0557

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	32.6115	31.7675	32.3494
February	32.2725	31.2108	31.6379
March	33.2067	31.8147	32.4263
April	33.0046	32.1803	32.6848
May	32.4795	31.9059	32.2461
June	33.7247	32.1840	32.9495
July	35.5433	33.1804	34.2021
August	34.1108	33.1613	33.6392
September	34.6604	33.9300	34.3417
October	36.7667	33.7978	35.5314
November	36.4839	35.9905	36.1589
December	37.4257	36.0609	37.0369