2018 PHP to PKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.6683 PKR

YEARLY LOW

2.1144 PKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.3061 PKR

2018 PHP to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PHP to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 2.6683. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 17, dropping to 2.1144.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5539 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1907 to the December average rate of 2.6334, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.6683 was up 20.17% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.2204, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 PHP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 667,068 PKR

2017 Average 522,553 PKR

Yearly Trough Low 528,590 PKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 138,478.15 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.6834

2.0833

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PHP 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 2.1924, compared to 2.4198 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2273 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1924

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4198

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.2342 PKR (High: 2.4996 / Low: 2.2654). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0301 PKR (High: 2.3005 / Low: 2.2704).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.2342

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0301

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0573 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0573

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 2.6334) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.1617), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4717 (+21.82%).

2018 Avg (December) 2.6334

2017 Avg (December) 2.1617

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.2288	2.1523	2.1907
February	2.1608	2.1144	2.1333
March	2.2178	2.1214	2.1568
April	2.2422	2.2054	2.2227
May	2.2420	2.1955	2.2140
June	2.2855	2.1789	2.2371
July	2.4272	2.2666	2.3347
August	2.3496	2.2891	2.3146
September	2.3005	2.2704	2.2862
October	2.4996	2.2654	2.4109
November	2.5751	2.5036	2.5388
December	2.6683	2.5602	2.6334