2018 PKR to CRC Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 PKR to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the PKR to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 13, valuing the pair at 5.1859. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 4.2721.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9138 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.1254 to the December average rate of 4.3055, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 5.1859 was down 8.24% compared to the 2017 peak of 5.6518, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 PKR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
PKR to CRC Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 4.9853, compared to 4.5451 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4401 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.3328 CRC (High: 4.7789 / Low: 4.4461). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0216 CRC (High: 4.9043 / Low: 4.8827).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.2499 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 5.1613) against the same month in 2017 (average: 5.3084), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1470 (-2.77%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.1496 | 5.0961 | 5.1254 |
| February | 5.1859 | 5.1285 | 5.1613 |
| March | 5.1559 | 4.9017 | 5.0605 |
| April | 4.9099 | 4.8768 | 4.8959 |
| May | 4.9043 | 4.8827 | 4.8919 |
| June | 4.9143 | 4.6516 | 4.7765 |
| July | 4.6793 | 4.3886 | 4.5562 |
| August | 4.6520 | 4.5702 | 4.6051 |
| September | 4.7470 | 4.6487 | 4.6950 |
| October | 4.7789 | 4.4461 | 4.5535 |
| November | 4.6871 | 4.4600 | 4.5554 |
| December | 4.4799 | 4.2721 | 4.3055 |