2018 PKR to CDF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

14.6913 CDF

YEARLY LOW

11.5358 CDF

YEARLY AVERAGE

13.3966 CDF

2018 PKR to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PKR to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 14.6913. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 11.5358.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.1554 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.4694 to the December average rate of 11.6934, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 14.6913 was down 6.37% compared to the 2017 peak of 15.6906, 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 7,345,637 CDF

2017 Average 6,922,486 CDF

Yearly Trough Low 5,767,922 CDF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,577,715.50 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

14.8404

11.4073

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to CDF 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 14.1570, compared to 12.6363 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.5207 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.1570

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.6363

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 1.2790 CDF (High: 13.3344 / Low: 12.0554). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0477 CDF (High: 13.9853 / Low: 13.9376).

October Spread (Volatile) ±1.2790

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0477

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 0.7168 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7168

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 14.5543) against the same month in 2017 (average: 12.1435), the exchange rate shifted by +2.4108 (+19.85%).

2018 Avg (February) 14.5543

2017 Avg (February) 12.1435

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	14.5810	14.1545	14.4694
February	14.6913	14.4457	14.5543
March	14.6741	13.9184	14.3937
April	13.9853	13.9376	13.9643
May	13.9853	13.9299	13.9576
June	13.9792	13.2603	13.6024
July	13.3953	12.1943	13.0143
August	13.3522	13.0191	13.1952
September	13.3522	13.1181	13.2576
October	13.3344	12.0554	12.5408
November	12.2436	11.9747	12.1164
December	11.9979	11.5358	11.6934