YEARLY HIGH
0.0067 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.0056 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0062 GBP

2018 PKR to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PKR to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0067. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0056.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0011 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0065 to the December average rate of 0.0057, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0067 was down 15.48% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0079, 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 3,352 GBP
2017 Average 3,688 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 2,806 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 545.72 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0066
0.0056
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to GBP 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 0.0064, compared to 0.0060 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0064
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0060

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0006 GBP (High: 0.0063 / Low: 0.0057). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 GBP (High: 0.0058 / Low: 0.0057).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0006
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0065) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0077), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0012 (-15.50%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0065
2017 Avg (January) 0.0077

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0067 0.0064 0.0065
February 0.0066 0.0063 0.0065
March 0.0066 0.0061 0.0064
April 0.0063 0.0060 0.0062
May 0.0065 0.0063 0.0064
June 0.0065 0.0062 0.0063
July 0.0063 0.0059 0.0061
August 0.0064 0.0062 0.0063
September 0.0063 0.0061 0.0062
October 0.0063 0.0057 0.0059
November 0.0058 0.0057 0.0058
December 0.0058 0.0056 0.0057