YEARLY HIGH
0.3770 PKR
YEARLY LOW
0.3235 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3521 PKR

2018 KZT to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KZT to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 13, valuing the pair at 0.3770. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 11, dropping to 0.3235.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0535 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3386 to the December average rate of 0.3737, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3770 was up 11.54% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3380, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,885 PKR
2017 Average 1,615 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 1,617 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 267.60 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3774
0.3325
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KZT 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 0.3489, compared to 0.3552 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0064 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3489
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3552

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0373 PKR (High: 0.3676 / Low: 0.3303). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0046 PKR (High: 0.3546 / Low: 0.3500).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0373
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0046

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0169 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0169

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.3737) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3256), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0481 (+14.77%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.3737
2017 Avg (December) 0.3256

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3457 0.3323 0.3386
February 0.3470 0.3385 0.3438
March 0.3625 0.3429 0.3503
April 0.3625 0.3500 0.3558
May 0.3546 0.3500 0.3519
June 0.3586 0.3456 0.3527
July 0.3740 0.3505 0.3618
August 0.3558 0.3381 0.3448
September 0.3476 0.3235 0.3363
October 0.3676 0.3303 0.3535
November 0.3673 0.3548 0.3614
December 0.3770 0.3577 0.3737