2018 PKR to BAM Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0148 BAM

YEARLY LOW

0.0122 BAM

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0137 BAM

2018 PKR to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PKR to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 0.0148. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0122.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0026 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0145 to the December average rate of 0.0124, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0148 was down 17.56% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0180, 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 7,404 BAM

2017 Average 8,239 BAM

Yearly Trough Low 6,108 BAM

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,295.49 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0147

0.0121

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to BAM 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 0.0142, 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 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0142

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0132

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0014 BAM (High: 0.0139 / Low: 0.0125). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 BAM (High: 0.0140 / Low: 0.0137).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0014

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 June and July, 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 (January 2018: 0.0145) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0176), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0031 (-17.54%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0145

2017 Avg (January) 0.0176

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0148	0.0142	0.0145
February	0.0145	0.0142	0.0143
March	0.0145	0.0136	0.0141
April	0.0140	0.0137	0.0138
May	0.0146	0.0140	0.0143
June	0.0145	0.0138	0.0141
July	0.0138	0.0128	0.0134
August	0.0140	0.0135	0.0137
September	0.0137	0.0133	0.0136
October	0.0139	0.0125	0.0131
November	0.0131	0.0125	0.0128
December	0.0129	0.0122	0.0124