2018 PKR to EGP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1609 EGP

YEARLY LOW

0.1278 EGP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1473 EGP

2018 PKR to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PKR to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.1609. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.1278.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0330 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1600 to the December average rate of 0.1288, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1609 was down 11.59% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1819, 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 80,426 EGP

2017 Average 84,705 EGP

Yearly Trough Low 63,914 EGP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,511.61 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1631

0.1257

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to EGP 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 0.1556, compared to 0.1390 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0166 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1556

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1390

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0118 EGP (High: 0.1457 / Low: 0.1339). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 EGP (High: 0.1602 / Low: 0.1593).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0118

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

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 0.0071 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0071

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.1600) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1780), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0180 (-10.14%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.1600

2017 Avg (January) 0.1780

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1609	0.1591	0.1600
February	0.1602	0.1593	0.1597
March	0.1597	0.1524	0.1569
April	0.1533	0.1521	0.1528
May	0.1551	0.1521	0.1538
June	0.1548	0.1467	0.1505
July	0.1474	0.1380	0.1437
August	0.1463	0.1439	0.1450
September	0.1458	0.1441	0.1450
October	0.1457	0.1339	0.1379
November	0.1346	0.1330	0.1336
December	0.1335	0.1278	0.1288