YEARLY HIGH
0.0235 GEL
YEARLY LOW
0.0182 GEL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0205 GEL

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 PKR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 11,736 GEL
2017 Average 11,868 GEL
Yearly Trough Low 9,114 GEL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,622.37 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0235
0.0184
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0217
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0194

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0016
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0231
2017 Avg (January) 0.0258

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