2018 MYR to PKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

33.8430 PKR

YEARLY LOW

27.1866 PKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

30.0778 PKR

2018 MYR to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MYR to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 33.8430. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 27.1866.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.6563 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 27.9829 to the December average rate of 33.3226, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 33.8430 was up 24.33% compared to the 2017 peak of 27.2208, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 MYR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 676,859 PKR

2017 Average 490,302 PKR

Yearly Trough Low 543,733 PKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 133,126.53 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

33.8566

27.4489

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR 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 28.9408, compared to 31.2149 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.2740 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 28.9408

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 31.2149

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 2.5087 PKR (High: 32.0960 / Low: 29.5873). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2793 PKR (High: 29.9394 / Low: 29.6601).

October Spread (Volatile) ±2.5087

September Spread (Stable) ±0.2793

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.6572 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6572

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 33.3226) against the same month in 2017 (average: 26.6575), the exchange rate shifted by +6.6652 (+25.00%).

2018 Avg (December) 33.3226

2017 Avg (December) 26.6575

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	28.5324	27.1866	27.9829
February	28.4643	27.9923	28.2843
March	29.9817	28.1532	28.7919
April	29.9650	29.4971	29.7469
May	29.5584	28.5896	29.1353
June	30.4203	28.9653	29.7036
July	31.9235	29.9595	30.7731
August	30.4303	29.8315	30.1159
September	29.9394	29.6601	29.8045
October	32.0960	29.5873	31.2484
November	32.1944	31.7285	32.0247
December	33.8430	32.1036	33.3226