2018 PKR to IRR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

365.4956 IRR

YEARLY LOW

301.0596 IRR

YEARLY AVERAGE

335.3308 IRR

2018 PKR to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PKR to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 12, valuing the pair at 365.4956. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 301.0596.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 64.4359 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 325.7061 to the December average rate of 303.9575, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 365.4956 was up 9.80% compared to the 2017 peak of 332.8645, 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 182,747,786 IRR

2017 Average 156,916,331 IRR

Yearly Trough Low 150,529,817 IRR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 32,217,969.33 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

362.0924

298.6725

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to IRR 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 337.7181, compared to 332.9436 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.7745 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 337.7181

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 332.9436

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 41.3625 IRR (High: 364.4751 / Low: 323.1126). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.5408 IRR (High: 350.9495 / Low: 348.4087).

May Spread (Volatile) ±41.3625

September Spread (Stable) ±2.5408

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 22.4047 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -22.4047

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 356.8074) against the same month in 2017 (average: 310.0671), the exchange rate shifted by +46.7404 (+15.07%).

2018 Avg (June) 356.8074

2017 Avg (June) 310.0671

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	334.0781	321.4853	325.7061
February	336.9813	333.6484	334.9123
March	339.8802	324.7025	333.7367
April	326.2536	323.4674	324.3763
May	364.4751	323.1126	350.7695
June	365.4956	349.3604	356.8074
July	360.4392	337.3981	347.5729
August	356.1335	348.0864	351.4436
September	350.9495	348.4087	349.9286
October	350.3672	318.0315	327.5239
November	319.5145	315.6432	317.2351
December	316.6995	301.0596	303.9575