YEARLY HIGH
0.1256 PKR
YEARLY LOW
0.1008 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1103 PKR

2018 KRW to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KRW to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.1256. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 8, dropping to 0.1008.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0248 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1038 to the December average rate of 0.1237, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1256 was up 21.23% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1036, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 628,002 PKR
2017 Average 466,051 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 504,166 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 123,835.50 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1259
0.1004
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW 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 0.1059, compared to 0.1147 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0088 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1059
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1147

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0093 PKR (High: 0.1178 / Low: 0.1085). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 PKR (High: 0.1045 / Low: 0.1031).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0093
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

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 0.0013 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.1237) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1004), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0234 (+23.30%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.1237
2017 Avg (December) 0.1004

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1045 0.1031 0.1038
February 0.1040 0.1008 0.1025
March 0.1091 0.1022 0.1049
April 0.1097 0.1069 0.1082
May 0.1087 0.1067 0.1075
June 0.1096 0.1070 0.1085
July 0.1156 0.1076 0.1110
August 0.1111 0.1086 0.1099
September 0.1113 0.1085 0.1101
October 0.1178 0.1085 0.1147
November 0.1201 0.1175 0.1189
December 0.1256 0.1198 0.1237