YEARLY HIGH
2.4018 HUF
YEARLY LOW
2.0017 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.2296 HUF

2018 PKR to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PKR to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 29, valuing the pair at 2.4018. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 2.0017.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4001 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2896 to the December average rate of 2.0402, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.4018 was down 15.34% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.8371, 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 1,200,899 HUF
2017 Average 1,302,326 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 1,000,851 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 200,048.46 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.3572
2.0113
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to HUF 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 2.2778, compared to 2.1813 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0965 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2778
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1813

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.1927 HUF (High: 2.2971 / Low: 2.1044). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0557 HUF (High: 2.1467 / Low: 2.0910).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.1927
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0557

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 0.0992 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0992

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 2.3171) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.6726), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3555 (-13.30%).

2018 Avg (May) 2.3171
2017 Avg (May) 2.6726

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.3440 2.2501 2.2896
February 2.3267 2.2334 2.2814
March 2.3090 2.1750 2.2538
April 2.2415 2.1636 2.1966
May 2.4018 2.2585 2.3171
June 2.3838 2.2892 2.3283
July 2.3294 2.1450 2.2292
August 2.3204 2.2279 2.2702
September 2.2961 2.2253 2.2601
October 2.2971 2.1044 2.1720
November 2.1467 2.0910 2.1162
December 2.1307 2.0017 2.0402