2018 PGK to PKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

41.5348 PKR

YEARLY LOW

34.0654 PKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

36.9359 PKR

2018 PGK to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PGK to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 14, valuing the pair at 41.5348. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 34.0654.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.4694 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 34.3390 to the December average rate of 41.2964, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 41.5348 was up 20.53% compared to the 2017 peak of 34.4612, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 207,674 PKR

2017 Average 165,065 PKR

Yearly Trough Low 170,327 PKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 37,347.10 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

41.9921

33.6433

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK 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 35.1600, compared to 38.7118 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.5518 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 35.1600

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 38.7118

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 3.3613 PKR (High: 40.0030 / Low: 36.6417). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2784 PKR (High: 37.3066 / Low: 37.0282).

October Spread (Volatile) ±3.3613

September Spread (Stable) ±0.2784

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 0.6421 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6421

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 41.2964) against the same month in 2017 (average: 33.7874), the exchange rate shifted by +7.5090 (+22.22%).

2018 Avg (December) 41.2964

2017 Avg (December) 33.7874

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	34.5199	34.0654	34.3390
February	34.6322	34.1377	34.4030
March	36.0530	34.1442	34.8651
April	35.8871	35.4104	35.6255
May	35.6016	35.1403	35.4326
June	37.1860	34.8508	36.2949
July	39.2520	36.8744	37.8958
August	37.6736	36.9087	37.2537
September	37.3066	37.0282	37.1231
October	40.0030	36.6417	38.8015
November	40.0755	39.5143	39.9004
December	41.5348	39.6332	41.2964