YEARLY HIGH
0.0118 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.0095 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0107 CAD

2018 PKR to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PKR to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 16, valuing the pair at 0.0118. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 0.0095.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0023 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0112 to the December average rate of 0.0097, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0118 was down 10.15% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0132, 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 5,922 CAD
2017 Average 6,165 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 4,749 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,172.67 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0117
0.0095
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to CAD 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 0.0112, compared to 0.0102 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) 0.0112
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0102

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0008 CAD (High: 0.0105 / Low: 0.0098). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 CAD (High: 0.0099 / Low: 0.0098).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0008
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.0115) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0128), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0013 (-9.97%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.0115
2017 Avg (March) 0.0128

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0114 0.0111 0.0112
February 0.0116 0.0111 0.0114
March 0.0118 0.0111 0.0115
April 0.0112 0.0109 0.0110
May 0.0113 0.0110 0.0111
June 0.0113 0.0108 0.0111
July 0.0109 0.0101 0.0105
August 0.0107 0.0105 0.0106
September 0.0107 0.0104 0.0106
October 0.0105 0.0098 0.0100
November 0.0099 0.0098 0.0099
December 0.0099 0.0095 0.0097