YEARLY HIGH
0.0333 AED
YEARLY LOW
0.0263 AED
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0304 AED

2018 PKR to AED Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PKR to AED exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 14, valuing the pair at 0.0333. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0263.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0071 AED. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0332 to the December average rate of 0.0264, the exchange rate registered a net change of -20.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0333 was down 5.89% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0354, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 PKR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 16,674 AED
2017 Average 17,443 AED
Yearly Trough Low 13,131 AED
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,543.80 AED purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0339
0.0257
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to AED 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 0.0323, compared to 0.0285 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0037 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0323
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0285

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0024 AED (High: 0.0299 / Low: 0.0275). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 AED (High: 0.0332 / Low: 0.0331).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0024
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0015 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0015

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0332) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0351), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0019 (-5.44%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0332
2017 Avg (January) 0.0351

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0333 0.0331 0.0332
February 0.0332 0.0331 0.0332
March 0.0333 0.0317 0.0327
April 0.0318 0.0317 0.0318
May 0.0318 0.0317 0.0317
June 0.0318 0.0302 0.0309
July 0.0302 0.0284 0.0295
August 0.0301 0.0296 0.0298
September 0.0299 0.0297 0.0298
October 0.0299 0.0275 0.0283
November 0.0276 0.0273 0.0274
December 0.0274 0.0263 0.0264