YEARLY HIGH
4.0933 PKR
YEARLY LOW
3.2928 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.5694 PKR

2018 MUR to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MUR to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 23, valuing the pair at 4.0933. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 3.2928.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8005 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.3581 to the December average rate of 4.0471, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 4.0933 was up 23.73% compared to the 2017 peak of 3.3083, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 20,466 PKR
2017 Average 15,273 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 16,464 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,002.60 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

4.1166
3.2827
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR 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 3.3954, compared to 3.7433 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3479 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.3954
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.7433

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.3247 PKR (High: 3.8810 / Low: 3.5564). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0515 PKR (High: 3.6240 / Low: 3.5725).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.3247
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0515

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 0.0811 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0811

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 4.0471) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3.2153), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8319 (+25.87%).

2018 Avg (December) 4.0471
2017 Avg (December) 3.2153

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.4284 3.2928 3.3581
February 3.4536 3.2976 3.3933
March 3.5407 3.3144 3.3994
April 3.4858 3.3899 3.4332
May 3.3988 3.3185 3.3522
June 3.5133 3.3609 3.4364
July 3.7927 3.4980 3.6205
August 3.6034 3.5224 3.5731
September 3.6240 3.5725 3.5909
October 3.8810 3.5564 3.7635
November 3.8959 3.8270 3.8649
December 4.0933 3.8891 4.0471