YEARLY HIGH
96.4595 PKR
YEARLY LOW
78.2406 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
83.9546 PKR

2018 NZD to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NZD to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 96.4595. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 78.2406.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 18.2190 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 80.2743 to the December average rate of 94.6050, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 96.4595 was up 21.78% compared to the 2017 peak of 79.2084, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 482,298 PKR
2017 Average 374,278 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 391,203 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 91,094.80 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

96.0381
78.8413
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NZD 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 81.5221, compared to 86.3871 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.8650 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 81.5221
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 86.3871

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 8.8123 PKR (High: 87.9336 / Low: 79.1213). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.9252 PKR (High: 81.3824 / Low: 79.4571).

October Spread (Volatile) ±8.8123
May Spread (Stable) ±1.9252

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 3.2815 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.2815

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 94.6050) against the same month in 2017 (average: 75.7505), the exchange rate shifted by +18.8545 (+24.89%).

2018 Avg (December) 94.6050
2017 Avg (December) 75.7505

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 81.5344 78.2406 80.2743
February 81.8703 79.7454 80.8341
March 84.3349 79.4007 81.5159
April 85.3407 81.4834 83.7062
May 81.3824 79.4571 80.4247
June 84.0862 80.7234 82.3773
July 88.3608 81.6486 84.6029
August 83.9020 80.8182 82.1498
September 82.7261 80.2080 81.3881
October 87.9336 79.1213 84.8127
November 92.4096 88.6465 90.7641
December 96.4595 92.2758 94.6050