2018 PKR to LSL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1263 LSL

YEARLY LOW

0.0983 LSL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1089 LSL

2018 PKR to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PKR to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 16, valuing the pair at 0.1263. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 3, dropping to 0.0983.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0280 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1101 to the December average rate of 0.1026, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1263 was down 8.11% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1375, 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 63,170 LSL

2017 Average 63,213 LSL

Yearly Trough Low 49,150 LSL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,019.88 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1212

0.1009

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to LSL 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 0.1079, compared to 0.1099 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0021 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1079

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1099

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0142 LSL (High: 0.1209 / Low: 0.1067). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0041 LSL (High: 0.1102 / Low: 0.1061).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0142

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0041

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 0.0076 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0076

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.1195) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1247), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0051 (-4.12%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.1195

2017 Avg (September) 0.1247

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1125	0.1071	0.1101
February	0.1099	0.1044	0.1069
March	0.1086	0.1008	0.1055
April	0.1077	0.1023	0.1046
May	0.1102	0.1061	0.1084
June	0.1137	0.1085	0.1116
July	0.1138	0.1022	0.1077
August	0.1189	0.1071	0.1127
September	0.1263	0.1143	0.1195
October	0.1209	0.1067	0.1119
November	0.1085	0.1019	0.1052
December	0.1043	0.0983	0.1026