YEARLY HIGH
0.0148 BGN
YEARLY LOW
0.0122 BGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0137 BGN

2018 PKR to BGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PKR to BGN 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 BGN. 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 -14.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0148 was down 17.58% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0179, 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 7,397 BGN
2017 Average 8,237 BGN
Yearly Trough Low 6,108 BGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,289.28 BGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0147
0.0122
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to BGN 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 0.0012 BGN (High: 0.0138 / Low: 0.0127). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 BGN (High: 0.0137 / Low: 0.0134).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0012
September 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 (-17.61%).

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 0.0141 0.0143
March 0.0144 0.0136 0.0141
April 0.0140 0.0136 0.0138
May 0.0146 0.0141 0.0143
June 0.0145 0.0137 0.0141
July 0.0138 0.0129 0.0134
August 0.0140 0.0136 0.0138
September 0.0137 0.0134 0.0136
October 0.0138 0.0127 0.0131
November 0.0130 0.0127 0.0128
December 0.0129 0.0122 0.0124