2018 LKR to PKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.8109 PKR

YEARLY LOW

0.7083 PKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.7471 PKR

2018 LKR to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LKR to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 23, valuing the pair at 0.8109. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 20, dropping to 0.7083.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1026 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7197 to the December average rate of 0.7709, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.8109 was up 11.66% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.7262, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,054 PKR

2017 Average 3,453 PKR

Yearly Trough Low 3,541 PKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 513.00 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.7891

0.7079

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR 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 0.7294, compared to 0.7648 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0354 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7294

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7648

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0662 PKR (High: 0.7850 / Low: 0.7188). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0035 PKR (High: 0.7348 / Low: 0.7313).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0662

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0035

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0216 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0216

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 0.7823) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.6855), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0968 (+14.13%).

2018 Avg (July) 0.7823

2017 Avg (July) 0.6855

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.7231	0.7152	0.7197
February	0.7178	0.7110	0.7147
March	0.7434	0.7083	0.7220
April	0.7455	0.7327	0.7402
May	0.7348	0.7313	0.7327
June	0.7691	0.7247	0.7471
July	0.8109	0.7604	0.7823
August	0.7767	0.7612	0.7690
September	0.7617	0.7273	0.7474
October	0.7850	0.7188	0.7589
November	0.7781	0.7464	0.7604
December	0.7782	0.7480	0.7709