2018 KGS to PKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.0355 PKR

YEARLY LOW

1.5897 PKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.7754 PKR

2018 KGS to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KGS to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 2.0355. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 1.5897.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4458 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6029 to the December average rate of 2.0235, the exchange rate registered a net change of 26.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.0355 was up 8.05% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.8838, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,178 PKR

2017 Average 7,659 PKR

Yearly Trough Low 7,949 PKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,228.98 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.0656

1.5608

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KGS 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 1.6648, compared to 1.8860 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2212 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6648

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8860

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.1570 PKR (High: 1.9504 / Low: 1.7934). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0088 PKR (High: 1.6952 / Low: 1.6864).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.1570

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0088

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0168 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0168

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 2.0235) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.5613), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4622 (+29.60%).

2018 Avg (December) 2.0235

2017 Avg (December) 1.5613

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.6196	1.5897	1.6029
February	1.6302	1.6069	1.6195
March	1.6973	1.6201	1.6490
April	1.6952	1.6864	1.6909
May	1.6975	1.6782	1.6878
June	1.7875	1.6899	1.7389
July	1.8943	1.7788	1.8261
August	1.8217	1.7916	1.8092
September	1.8180	1.8050	1.8105
October	1.9504	1.7934	1.8970
November	1.9594	1.9357	1.9498
December	2.0355	1.9530	2.0235