2018 PKR to HTG Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5941 HTG

YEARLY LOW

0.5193 HTG

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5571 HTG

2018 PKR to HTG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PKR to HTG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 0.5941. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 25, dropping to 0.5193.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0749 HTG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5829 to the December average rate of 0.5472, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5941 was down 10.09% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.6608, 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 297,057 HTG

2017 Average 308,678 HTG

Yearly Trough Low 259,629 HTG

Transaction Impact: A difference of 37,427.88 HTG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.5878

0.5283

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to HTG 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 0.5682, compared to 0.5460 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0223 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5682

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5460

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0477 HTG (High: 0.5708 / Low: 0.5232). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0036 HTG (High: 0.5820 / Low: 0.5784).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0477

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0036

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0211 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0211

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.5829) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.6385), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0556 (-8.70%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.5829

2017 Avg (January) 0.6385

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5941	0.5773	0.5829
February	0.5820	0.5784	0.5796
March	0.5835	0.5582	0.5737
April	0.5638	0.5551	0.5602
May	0.5646	0.5539	0.5587
June	0.5724	0.5461	0.5544
July	0.5551	0.5193	0.5333
August	0.5644	0.5345	0.5465
September	0.5664	0.5596	0.5624
October	0.5708	0.5232	0.5444
November	0.5495	0.5323	0.5421
December	0.5573	0.5283	0.5472