2018 PKR to GNF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

81.5776 GNF

YEARLY LOW

65.0967 GNF

YEARLY AVERAGE

74.8657 GNF

2018 PKR to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PKR to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 81.5776. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 25, dropping to 65.0967.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.4808 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 81.4015 to the December average rate of 65.8539, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 81.5776 was down 10.11% compared to the 2017 peak of 90.7550, 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 40,788,783 GNF

2017 Average 43,331,688 GNF

Yearly Trough Low 32,548,367 GNF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,240,415.79 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

82.9563

64.2991

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to GNF 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 79.1660, compared to 70.5653 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 8.6007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 79.1660

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 70.5653

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 6.0279 GNF (High: 73.8508 / Low: 67.8229). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2773 GNF (High: 81.5341 / Low: 81.2568).

October Spread (Volatile) ±6.0279

February Spread (Stable) ±0.2773

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 3.5406 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.5406

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 81.4015) against the same month in 2017 (average: 89.5051), the exchange rate shifted by -8.1036 (-9.05%).

2018 Avg (January) 81.4015

2017 Avg (January) 89.5051

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	81.5776	81.1172	81.4015
February	81.5341	81.2568	81.3913
March	81.5606	77.7807	80.1750
April	78.1494	77.5678	78.0012
May	78.1177	77.7305	77.9348
June	78.2007	74.1574	76.0923
July	74.8252	69.9083	72.6915
August	73.9459	72.2409	73.3942
September	73.8471	73.2994	73.4929
October	73.8508	67.8229	69.9523
November	68.4361	67.5087	68.0070
December	68.0960	65.0967	65.8539