2018 PKR to LRD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.3196 LRD

YEARLY LOW

1.0979 LRD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.1841 LRD

2018 PKR to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PKR to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 16, valuing the pair at 1.3196. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 1.0979.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2217 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1464 to the December average rate of 1.1336, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.3196 was up 10.63% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.1928, 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 659,800 LRD

2017 Average 495,799 LRD

Yearly Trough Low 548,945 LRD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 110,855.67 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.2673

1.1215

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to LRD 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 1.1574, compared to 1.2108 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0534 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1574

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2108

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 0.1333 LRD (High: 1.3196 / Low: 1.1863). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0140 LRD (High: 1.1880 / Low: 1.1740).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.1333

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0140

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0487 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0487

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 1.2469) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.8823), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3646 (+41.32%).

2018 Avg (July) 1.2469

2017 Avg (July) 0.8823

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1686	1.1091	1.1464
February	1.1803	1.0979	1.1411
March	1.1871	1.1346	1.1667
April	1.1425	1.1277	1.1337
May	1.1948	1.1312	1.1573
June	1.2314	1.1723	1.1992
July	1.3196	1.1863	1.2469
August	1.2636	1.2230	1.2449
September	1.2968	1.2482	1.2552
October	1.2754	1.1728	1.2065
November	1.1880	1.1740	1.1776
December	1.1782	1.1246	1.1336