YEARLY HIGH
0.0154 AZN
YEARLY LOW
0.0122 AZN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0141 AZN

2018 PKR to AZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PKR to AZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 0.0154. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0122.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0032 AZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0153 to the December average rate of 0.0122, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0154 was down 17.49% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0187, 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 7,701 AZN
2017 Average 8,170 AZN
Yearly Trough Low 6,087 AZN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,613.98 AZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0156
0.0119
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to AZN 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 0.0149, compared to 0.0132 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) 0.0149
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0132

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0011 AZN (High: 0.0139 / Low: 0.0127). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 AZN (High: 0.0147 / Low: 0.0147).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0011
May 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 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.0151) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0166), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0015 (-9.00%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.0151
2017 Avg (March) 0.0166

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0154 0.0152 0.0153
February 0.0154 0.0152 0.0153
March 0.0154 0.0147 0.0151
April 0.0148 0.0147 0.0147
May 0.0147 0.0147 0.0147
June 0.0147 0.0140 0.0143
July 0.0140 0.0132 0.0137
August 0.0139 0.0137 0.0138
September 0.0138 0.0137 0.0138
October 0.0139 0.0127 0.0131
November 0.0128 0.0126 0.0127
December 0.0127 0.0122 0.0122