2018 PKR to GEL Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 PKR to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the PKR to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0235. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 14, dropping to 0.0182.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0052 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0231 to the December average rate of 0.0192, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0235 was down 11.06% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0264, 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 GEL 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 0.0217, compared to 0.0194 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0023 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0016 GEL (High: 0.0200 / Low: 0.0183). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 GEL (High: 0.0224 / Low: 0.0220).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween October and December, 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 0.0011 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0231) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0258), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0027 (-10.34%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0.0235 | 0.0223 | 0.0231 |
| February | 0.0224 | 0.0220 | 0.0222 |
| March | 0.0223 | 0.0210 | 0.0218 |
| April | 0.0213 | 0.0209 | 0.0211 |
| May | 0.0214 | 0.0210 | 0.0212 |
| June | 0.0213 | 0.0201 | 0.0207 |
| July | 0.0201 | 0.0189 | 0.0197 |
| August | 0.0203 | 0.0197 | 0.0200 |
| September | 0.0202 | 0.0198 | 0.0199 |
| October | 0.0200 | 0.0183 | 0.0189 |
| November | 0.0198 | 0.0182 | 0.0189 |
| December | 0.0198 | 0.0190 | 0.0192 |