YEARLY HIGH
0.0118 AUD
YEARLY LOW
0.0097 AUD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0111 AUD

2018 PKR to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PKR to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 20, valuing the pair at 0.0118. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 0.0097.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0020 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0114 to the December average rate of 0.0100, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0118 was down 11.60% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0133, 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 5,879 AUD
2017 Average 6,196 AUD
Yearly Trough Low 4,858 AUD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,020.97 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0116
0.0099
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to AUD 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 0.0114, compared to 0.0107 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0114
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0107

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0010 AUD (High: 0.0115 / Low: 0.0105). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 AUD (High: 0.0116 / Low: 0.0114).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0010
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.0115) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0125), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0011 (-8.42%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.0115
2017 Avg (March) 0.0125

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0116 0.0111 0.0114
February 0.0116 0.0112 0.0115
March 0.0118 0.0112 0.0115
April 0.0115 0.0111 0.0113
May 0.0116 0.0114 0.0115
June 0.0114 0.0111 0.0112
July 0.0112 0.0104 0.0108
August 0.0113 0.0109 0.0111
September 0.0114 0.0111 0.0113
October 0.0115 0.0105 0.0108
November 0.0104 0.0102 0.0103
December 0.0102 0.0097 0.0100