2018 PKR to KRW Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 PKR to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the PKR to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 8, valuing the pair at 9.9174. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 7.9618.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9556 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.6321 to the December average rate of 8.0818, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 9.9174 was down 14.15% compared to the 2017 peak of 11.5513, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 PKR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
PKR to KRW Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 9.4492, compared to 8.7353 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7140 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.7285 KRW (High: 9.2187 / Low: 8.4902). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1232 KRW (High: 9.6959 / Low: 9.5727).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.3507 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 9.7556) against the same month in 2017 (average: 10.8948), the exchange rate shifted by -1.1392 (-10.46%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9.6959 | 9.5727 | 9.6321 |
| February | 9.9174 | 9.6159 | 9.7556 |
| March | 9.7830 | 9.1678 | 9.5377 |
| April | 9.3551 | 9.1165 | 9.2457 |
| May | 9.3708 | 9.2017 | 9.3049 |
| June | 9.3450 | 9.1232 | 9.2194 |
| July | 9.2959 | 8.6486 | 9.0125 |
| August | 9.2070 | 9.0003 | 9.0959 |
| September | 9.2175 | 8.9819 | 9.0797 |
| October | 9.2187 | 8.4902 | 8.7290 |
| November | 8.5135 | 8.3238 | 8.4128 |
| December | 8.3501 | 7.9618 | 8.0818 |