2018 PKR to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.4119 LKR

YEARLY LOW

1.2332 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.3399 LKR

2018 PKR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PKR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 20, valuing the pair at 1.4119. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 23, dropping to 1.2332.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1786 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3895 to the December average rate of 1.2973, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.4119 was down 3.95% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.4700, 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 705,932 LKR

2017 Average 724,040 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 616,612 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 89,320.68 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.4112

1.2671

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to LKR 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 1.3715, compared to 1.3083 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0632 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3715

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3083

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.1173 LKR (High: 1.3911 / Low: 1.2738). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0065 LKR (High: 1.3674 / Low: 1.3608).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.1173

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0065

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0600 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0600

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 1.3855) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.4473), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0618 (-4.27%).

2018 Avg (March) 1.3855

2017 Avg (March) 1.4473

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.3982	1.3829	1.3895
February	1.4064	1.3931	1.3992
March	1.4119	1.3451	1.3855
April	1.3649	1.3414	1.3510
May	1.3674	1.3608	1.3648
June	1.3798	1.3002	1.3392
July	1.3152	1.2332	1.2791
August	1.3137	1.2874	1.3004
September	1.3749	1.3129	1.3384
October	1.3911	1.2738	1.3189
November	1.3397	1.2851	1.3154
December	1.3368	1.2850	1.2973