2018 PKR to LAK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 PKR to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the PKR to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 75.5228. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 61.0986.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.4243 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 75.1067 to the December average rate of 61.4798, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 75.5228 was down 4.97% compared to the 2017 peak of 79.4685, 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 LAK 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 73.1170, compared to 66.0921 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 7.0249 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 5.5425 LAK (High: 69.4187 / Low: 63.8763). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3178 LAK (High: 75.0856 / Low: 74.7678).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 3.3770 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 75.1067) against the same month in 2017 (average: 77.5777), the exchange rate shifted by -2.4710 (-3.19%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75.5228 | 74.7612 | 75.1067 |
| February | 75.0856 | 74.7678 | 74.9847 |
| March | 75.1870 | 71.7065 | 73.8908 |
| April | 72.0675 | 71.5986 | 71.8531 |
| May | 72.4913 | 71.8435 | 72.1381 |
| June | 72.5346 | 68.9576 | 70.7288 |
| July | 69.4609 | 65.2183 | 67.6866 |
| August | 69.5465 | 68.1305 | 68.8723 |
| September | 69.2886 | 68.7386 | 69.0621 |
| October | 69.4187 | 63.8763 | 65.6850 |
| November | 64.2880 | 63.4712 | 63.7667 |
| December | 63.9660 | 61.0986 | 61.4798 |