YEARLY HIGH
4.3879 AMD
YEARLY LOW
3.4565 AMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.9956 AMD

2018 PKR to AMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PKR to AMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 4.3879. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 3.4565.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9313 AMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.3621 to the December average rate of 3.4865, the exchange rate registered a net change of -20.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 4.3879 was down 5.99% compared to the 2017 peak of 4.6677, 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 2,193,930 AMD
2017 Average 2,291,187 AMD
Yearly Trough Low 1,728,268 AMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 465,661.88 AMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

4.4497
3.3989
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to AMD 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 4.2336, compared to 3.7576 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4759 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.2336
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.7576

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.3275 AMD (High: 3.9534 / Low: 3.6259). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0307 AMD (High: 4.3686 / Low: 4.3379).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.3275
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0307

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.2028 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2028

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 4.3621) against the same month in 2017 (average: 4.6381), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2760 (-5.95%).

2018 Avg (January) 4.3621
2017 Avg (January) 4.6381

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.3879 4.3411 4.3621
February 4.3686 4.3379 4.3497
March 4.3544 4.1478 4.2765
April 4.1932 4.1400 4.1601
May 4.2079 4.1678 4.1852
June 4.1877 3.9569 4.0678
July 3.9840 3.7240 3.8650
August 3.9384 3.8746 3.9101
September 3.9425 3.8883 3.9218
October 3.9534 3.6259 3.7348
November 3.6721 3.5982 3.6276
December 3.6300 3.4565 3.4865