YEARLY HIGH
0.0341 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.0273 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0301 BRL

2018 PKR to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PKR to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 13, valuing the pair at 0.0341. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 26, dropping to 0.0273.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0068 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0290 to the December average rate of 0.0280, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0341 was up 6.24% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0321, 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 17,026 BRL
2017 Average 15,161 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 13,641 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,384.22 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0337
0.0275
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to BRL 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 0.0300, compared to 0.0301 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0300
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0301

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0053 BRL (High: 0.0326 / Low: 0.0273). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 BRL (High: 0.0288 / Low: 0.0276).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0053
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0042 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0042

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.0332) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0297), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0035 (+11.91%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.0332
2017 Avg (September) 0.0297

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0300 0.0285 0.0290
February 0.0298 0.0286 0.0293
March 0.0299 0.0284 0.0292
April 0.0303 0.0286 0.0295
May 0.0323 0.0303 0.0314
June 0.0337 0.0309 0.0318
July 0.0323 0.0286 0.0307
August 0.0337 0.0299 0.0318
September 0.0341 0.0325 0.0332
October 0.0326 0.0273 0.0290
November 0.0293 0.0277 0.0282
December 0.0288 0.0276 0.0280