2018 MAD to PKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

14.6557 PKR

YEARLY LOW

11.7960 PKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

12.9362 PKR

2018 MAD to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MAD to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 9, valuing the pair at 14.6557. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 11.7960.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.8597 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.9607 to the December average rate of 14.5751, the exchange rate registered a net change of 21.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 14.6557 was up 23.89% compared to the 2017 peak of 11.8299, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 73,278 PKR

2017 Average 54,306 PKR

Yearly Trough Low 58,980 PKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,298.54 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

14.8366

11.6993

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MAD 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 12.2637, compared to 13.6087 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.3450 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.2637

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.6087

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 1.1324 PKR (High: 14.1039 / Low: 12.9715). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1748 PKR (High: 12.6355 / Low: 12.4607).

October Spread (Volatile) ±1.1324

April Spread (Stable) ±0.1748

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.2713 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2713

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 14.5751) against the same month in 2017 (average: 11.5367), the exchange rate shifted by +3.0385 (+26.34%).

2018 Avg (December) 14.5751

2017 Avg (December) 11.5367

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	12.0919	11.7960	11.9607
February	12.1381	11.9464	12.0414
March	12.6573	12.0000	12.2386
April	12.6355	12.4607	12.5527
May	12.4441	12.1037	12.2814
June	12.8380	12.1653	12.5072
July	13.7046	12.8114	13.1730
August	13.1224	12.8336	13.0002
September	13.2288	13.0324	13.1146
October	14.1039	12.9715	13.7055
November	14.1893	13.9414	14.0836
December	14.6557	14.0892	14.5751