2018 PKR to LBP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

13.7889 LBP

YEARLY LOW

10.7947 LBP

YEARLY AVERAGE

12.5189 LBP

2018 PKR to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PKR to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 20, valuing the pair at 13.7889. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 10.7947.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.9942 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.6839 to the December average rate of 10.8554, the exchange rate registered a net change of -20.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 13.7889 was down 5.08% compared to the 2017 peak of 14.5270, 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 6,894,454 LBP

2017 Average 7,165,141 LBP

Yearly Trough Low 5,397,352 LBP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,497,101.97 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

13.9668

10.5725

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to LBP 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 13.2903, compared to 11.7475 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.5428 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.2903

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.7475

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.9927 LBP (High: 12.3068 / Low: 11.3141). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0862 LBP (High: 13.7271 / Low: 13.6409).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.9927

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0862

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.6212 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6212

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 13.4830) against the same month in 2017 (average: 14.3699), the exchange rate shifted by -0.8869 (-6.17%).

2018 Avg (March) 13.4830

2017 Avg (March) 14.3699

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	13.7762	13.6251	13.6839
February	13.7271	13.6409	13.6808
March	13.7889	13.0941	13.4830
April	13.1352	13.0384	13.0763
May	13.2077	13.0287	13.0810
June	13.1025	12.4070	12.7368
July	12.4881	11.6277	12.1434
August	12.3519	12.1732	12.2733
September	12.3609	12.2101	12.2710
October	12.3068	11.3141	11.6497
November	11.3828	11.2328	11.2923
December	11.2926	10.7947	10.8554