2018 PKR to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

16.0848 BIF

YEARLY LOW

12.8239 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

14.7029 BIF

2018 PKR to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PKR to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 9, valuing the pair at 16.0848. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 25, dropping to 12.8239.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.2608 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.9322 to the December average rate of 13.0020, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 16.0848 was down 4.27% compared to the 2017 peak of 16.8023, 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 8,042,382 BIF

2017 Average 8,180,643 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 6,411,960 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,630,422.40 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

16.2429

12.7073

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to BIF 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 15.5294, compared to 13.8764 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.6530 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.5294

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.8764

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 1.1482 BIF (High: 14.4565 / Low: 13.3084). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0844 BIF (High: 14.4438 / Low: 14.3593).

October Spread (Volatile) ±1.1482

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0844

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 0.7104 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7104

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 15.7217) against the same month in 2017 (average: 16.1984), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4767 (-2.94%).

2018 Avg (March) 15.7217

2017 Avg (March) 16.1984

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	16.0199	15.8473	15.9322
February	16.0579	15.8692	15.9483
March	16.0848	15.2271	15.7217
April	15.4199	15.2134	15.3218
May	15.4844	15.1846	15.3141
June	15.4412	14.5325	14.9382
July	14.6894	13.6494	14.2278
August	14.4766	14.2730	14.4027
September	14.4438	14.3593	14.3947
October	14.4565	13.3084	13.7956
November	13.6108	13.2559	13.4354
December	13.3589	12.8239	13.0020