YEARLY HIGH
163.4722 KMF
YEARLY LOW
3.0809 KMF
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.8902 KMF

2018 PKR to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PKR to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 5, valuing the pair at 163.4722. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 3.0809.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 160.3913 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.6462 to the December average rate of 3.1126, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 163.4722 was up 3537.33% compared to the 2017 peak of 4.4943, 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 81,736,087 KMF
2017 Average 2,073,128 KMF
Yearly Trough Low 1,540,427 KMF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 80,195,659.54 KMF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

9.1160
2.5668
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to KMF 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 3.5702, compared to 4.2101 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6398 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.5702
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.2101

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 160.2658 KMF (High: 163.4722 / Low: 3.2063). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0789 KMF (High: 3.6443 / Low: 3.5654).

November Spread (Volatile) ±160.2658
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0789

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 5.4576 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.4576

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 8.5702) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3.9867), the exchange rate shifted by +4.5835 (+114.97%).

2018 Avg (November) 8.5702
2017 Avg (November) 3.9867

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.7333 3.5636 3.6462
February 3.6443 3.5654 3.6026
March 3.6449 3.4266 3.5538
April 3.5183 3.4358 3.4708
May 3.6657 3.5010 3.5931
June 3.6565 3.4643 3.5550
July 3.4963 3.2522 3.3838
August 3.5269 3.4017 3.4656
September 3.4644 3.3808 3.4272
October 3.4866 3.1963 3.3011
November 163.4722 3.2063 8.5702
December 3.2216 3.0809 3.1126