YEARLY HIGH
0.0033 PKR
YEARLY LOW
0.0027 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0030 PKR

2018 IRR to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the IRR to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.0033. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 12, dropping to 0.0027.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0006 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0031 to the December average rate of 0.0033, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0033 was down 4.96% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0035, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 17 PKR
2017 Average 16 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 14 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2.93 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0033
0.0028
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IRR 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 0.0030, compared to 0.0030 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0030
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0030

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0004 PKR (High: 0.0031 / Low: 0.0027). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 PKR (High: 0.0029 / Low: 0.0028).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.0033) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0031), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+6.72%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.0033
2017 Avg (December) 0.0031

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0031 0.0030 0.0031
February 0.0030 0.0030 0.0030
March 0.0031 0.0029 0.0030
April 0.0031 0.0031 0.0031
May 0.0031 0.0027 0.0029
June 0.0029 0.0027 0.0028
July 0.0030 0.0028 0.0029
August 0.0029 0.0028 0.0028
September 0.0029 0.0028 0.0029
October 0.0031 0.0029 0.0031
November 0.0032 0.0031 0.0032
December 0.0033 0.0032 0.0033