2018 PEN to PKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

41.8166 PKR

YEARLY LOW

33.7669 PKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

36.9451 PKR

2018 PEN to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PEN to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 41.8166. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 33.7669.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.0497 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 34.4107 to the December average rate of 41.3222, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 41.8166 was up 22.29% compared to the 2017 peak of 34.1938, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 209,083 PKR

2017 Average 161,497 PKR

Yearly Trough Low 168,834 PKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 40,248.64 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

42.0479

33.3385

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 35.0879, compared to 38.8023 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.7144 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 35.0879

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 38.8023

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 3.1116 PKR (High: 40.0478 / Low: 36.9362). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3818 PKR (High: 35.9717 / Low: 35.5899).

October Spread (Volatile) ±3.1116

April Spread (Stable) ±0.3818

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 0.5645 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5645

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 41.3222) against the same month in 2017 (average: 33.4983), the exchange rate shifted by +7.8238 (+23.36%).

2018 Avg (December) 41.3222

2017 Avg (December) 33.4983

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	34.5694	34.1052	34.4107
February	34.4584	33.7734	34.0643
March	35.9137	33.7669	34.5879
April	35.9717	35.5899	35.8011
May	35.6516	35.1326	35.3489
June	37.2138	35.3290	36.3148
July	39.4651	36.9771	38.0335
August	37.9819	37.0203	37.4690
September	37.6157	36.8878	37.2754
October	40.0478	36.9362	39.0061
November	39.9096	39.3729	39.7077
December	41.8166	39.6600	41.3222