2018 MXN to PKR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 MXN to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the MXN to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 7.1178. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 12, dropping to 5.5829.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5349 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.8541 to the December average rate of 6.9236, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 7.1178 was up 18.28% compared to the 2017 peak of 6.0177, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 MXN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
MXN to PKR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 5.9857, compared to 6.6534 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6677 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 0.8307 PKR (High: 6.9249 / Low: 6.0942). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1745 PKR (High: 6.0350 / Low: 5.8604).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.3755 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 6.9236) against the same month in 2017 (average: 5.6541), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2695 (+22.45%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.9820 | 5.6168 | 5.8541 |
| February | 6.0350 | 5.8604 | 5.9370 |
| March | 6.3718 | 5.8694 | 6.0467 |
| April | 6.4294 | 6.1102 | 6.2953 |
| May | 6.1167 | 5.7982 | 5.9198 |
| June | 6.1652 | 5.5829 | 5.8613 |
| July | 6.9249 | 6.0942 | 6.5605 |
| August | 6.6983 | 6.4378 | 6.5413 |
| September | 6.6033 | 6.3552 | 6.4940 |
| October | 7.0667 | 6.4596 | 6.7773 |
| November | 6.7768 | 6.4973 | 6.6237 |
| December | 7.1178 | 6.5778 | 6.9236 |