YEARLY HIGH
1.8827 GYD
YEARLY LOW
1.4934 GYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7234 GYD

2018 PKR to GYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PKR to GYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 1.8827. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 1.4934.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3894 GYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8711 to the December average rate of 1.5042, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.8827 was down 5.69% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.9964, 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 941,373 GYD
2017 Average 984,890 GYD
Yearly Trough Low 746,687 GYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 194,686.09 GYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.9087
1.4674
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to GYD 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 1.8236, compared to 1.6231 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8236
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6231

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.1326 GYD (High: 1.6982 / Low: 1.5656). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0103 GYD (High: 1.8776 / Low: 1.8673).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.1326
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0103

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 0.0854 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0854

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 1.8711) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.9822), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1111 (-5.60%).

2018 Avg (January) 1.8711
2017 Avg (January) 1.9822

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8827 1.8551 1.8711
February 1.8776 1.8673 1.8719
March 1.8765 1.7882 1.8422
April 1.8056 1.7838 1.7915
May 1.8115 1.7900 1.8057
June 1.8086 1.7141 1.7592
July 1.7266 1.6028 1.6767
August 1.7094 1.6831 1.6948
September 1.7094 1.6850 1.6943
October 1.6982 1.5656 1.6089
November 1.5730 1.5521 1.5596
December 1.5654 1.4934 1.5042