YEARLY HIGH
0.0162 ANG
YEARLY LOW
0.0127 ANG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0149 ANG

2018 PKR to ANG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PKR to ANG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 0.0162. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0127.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0035 ANG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0161 to the December average rate of 0.0128, the exchange rate registered a net change of -20.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0162 was down 5.43% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0171, 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 8,106 ANG
2017 Average 8,456 ANG
Yearly Trough Low 6,349 ANG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,757.28 ANG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0165
0.0124
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to ANG 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 0.0157, compared to 0.0141 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0017 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0157
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0141

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0011 ANG (High: 0.0144 / Low: 0.0133). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 ANG (High: 0.0162 / Low: 0.0161).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0011
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0161) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0170), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0009 (-5.05%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0161
2017 Avg (January) 0.0170

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0162 0.0160 0.0161
February 0.0162 0.0161 0.0161
March 0.0162 0.0154 0.0159
April 0.0155 0.0154 0.0154
May 0.0155 0.0154 0.0155
June 0.0156 0.0149 0.0152
July 0.0152 0.0142 0.0148
August 0.0151 0.0149 0.0150
September 0.0150 0.0144 0.0149
October 0.0144 0.0133 0.0137
November 0.0133 0.0132 0.0132
December 0.0132 0.0127 0.0128