2018 PKR to KZT Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

3.0914 KZT

YEARLY LOW

2.6525 KZT

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.8437 KZT

2018 PKR to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PKR to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 11, valuing the pair at 3.0914. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 13, dropping to 2.6525.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4389 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.9540 to the December average rate of 2.6765, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3.0914 was down 5.76% compared to the 2017 peak of 3.2803, 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 1,545,687 KZT

2017 Average 1,548,922 KZT

Yearly Trough Low 1,326,259 KZT

Transaction Impact: A difference of 219,428.23 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3.0051

2.6466

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to KZT 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 2.8678, compared to 2.8196 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0481 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.8678

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.8196

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.3071 KZT (High: 3.0272 / Low: 2.7202). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0371 KZT (High: 2.8569 / Low: 2.8198).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.3071

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0371

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 0.1429 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1429

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 2.9752) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3.2225), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2473 (-7.67%).

2018 Avg (September) 2.9752

2017 Avg (September) 3.2225

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	3.0095	2.8926	2.9540
February	2.9538	2.8815	2.9090
March	2.9159	2.7587	2.8562
April	2.8572	2.7589	2.8105
May	2.8569	2.8198	2.8413
June	2.8935	2.7889	2.8355
July	2.8528	2.6736	2.7658
August	2.9578	2.8104	2.9008
September	3.0914	2.8766	2.9752
October	3.0272	2.7202	2.8324
November	2.8183	2.7229	2.7670
December	2.7957	2.6525	2.6765