2018 KES to PKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.3738 PKR

YEARLY LOW

1.0679 PKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.1995 PKR

2018 KES to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KES to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 1.3738. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 1.0679.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3059 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0757 to the December average rate of 1.3605, the exchange rate registered a net change of 26.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.3738 was up 27.77% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.0752, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,869 PKR

2017 Average 5,092 PKR

Yearly Trough Low 5,340 PKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,529.34 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.3889

1.0473

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES 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 1.1255, compared to 1.2735 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1480 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1255

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2735

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.1046 PKR (High: 1.3213 / Low: 1.2167). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0071 PKR (High: 1.2271 / Low: 1.2200).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.1046

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0071

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 0.0134 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0134

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 1.3605) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.0543), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3062 (+29.04%).

2018 Avg (December) 1.3605

2017 Avg (December) 1.0543

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0824	1.0679	1.0757
February	1.0995	1.0853	1.0913
March	1.1485	1.0892	1.1112
April	1.1588	1.1413	1.1494
May	1.1543	1.1391	1.1495
June	1.2076	1.1401	1.1758
July	1.2849	1.2035	1.2378
August	1.2369	1.2117	1.2245
September	1.2271	1.2200	1.2232
October	1.3213	1.2167	1.2858
November	1.3175	1.2936	1.3094
December	1.3738	1.3083	1.3605