2018 PKR to IDR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

124.6021 IDR

YEARLY LOW

102.3890 IDR

YEARLY AVERAGE

116.9608 IDR

2018 PKR to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PKR to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 13, valuing the pair at 124.6021. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 102.3890.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 22.2132 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 121.1874 to the December average rate of 104.4273, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 124.6021 was down 3.68% compared to the 2017 peak of 129.3679, 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 62,301,073 IDR

2017 Average 63,534,867 IDR

Yearly Trough Low 51,194,479 IDR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,106,593.25 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

124.5610

102.5969

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to IDR 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 120.8117, compared to 113.1099 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 7.7019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 120.8117

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 113.1099

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 10.7854 IDR (High: 124.3765 / Low: 113.5911). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9171 IDR (High: 117.1324 / Low: 116.2153).

October Spread (Volatile) ±10.7854

September Spread (Stable) ±0.9171

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 7.4702 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -7.4702

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 122.4757) against the same month in 2017 (average: 127.4345), the exchange rate shifted by -4.9588 (-3.89%).

2018 Avg (March) 122.4757

2017 Avg (March) 127.4345

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	122.8398	120.3859	121.1874
February	124.0261	121.2149	122.7307
March	124.6021	118.8949	122.4757
April	119.9324	118.9255	119.3557
May	122.6750	120.1264	121.3330
June	120.6236	114.9223	117.7880
July	117.4634	110.7417	114.6675
August	117.4590	115.2958	116.2775
September	117.1324	116.2153	116.7923
October	124.3765	113.5911	116.9824
November	113.4729	106.7964	109.5122
December	106.7964	102.3890	104.4273