2018 MRO to PKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5923 PKR

YEARLY LOW

0.3107 PKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3424 PKR

2018 MRO to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MRO to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 8, valuing the pair at 0.5923. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 20, dropping to 0.3107.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2816 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3118 to the December average rate of 0.3894, the exchange rate registered a net change of 24.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5923 was up 89.74% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3122, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,961 PKR

2017 Average 1,463 PKR

Yearly Trough Low 1,553 PKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,408.08 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3972

0.3036

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MRO 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 0.3206, compared to 0.3643 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0437 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3206

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3643

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.2479 PKR (High: 0.5923 / Low: 0.3444). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 PKR (High: 0.3258 / Low: 0.3245).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.2479

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0048 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0048

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.3800) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2917), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0883 (+30.29%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.3800

2017 Avg (October) 0.2917

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3133	0.3108	0.3118
February	0.3121	0.3107	0.3114
March	0.3255	0.3107	0.3160
April	0.3280	0.3241	0.3253
May	0.3258	0.3245	0.3252
June	0.3424	0.3247	0.3338
July	0.3629	0.3410	0.3499
August	0.3492	0.3419	0.3457
September	0.3471	0.3444	0.3454
October	0.5923	0.3444	0.3800
November	0.3771	0.3725	0.3752
December	0.3918	0.3759	0.3894