YEARLY HIGH
0.0123 LYD
YEARLY LOW
0.0100 LYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0113 LYD

2018 PKR to LYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PKR to LYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0123. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0100.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0023 LYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0122 to the December average rate of 0.0100, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0123 was down 10.98% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0138, 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 6,147 LYD
2017 Average 6,615 LYD
Yearly Trough Low 4,977 LYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,169.66 LYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0124
0.0098
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to LYD 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 0.0118, compared to 0.0108 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0118
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0108

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0010 LYD (High: 0.0113 / Low: 0.0103). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 LYD (High: 0.0112 / Low: 0.0112).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0010
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0122) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0137), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0015 (-11.10%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0122
2017 Avg (January) 0.0137

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0123 0.0120 0.0122
February 0.0121 0.0120 0.0120
March 0.0121 0.0114 0.0118
April 0.0116 0.0114 0.0115
May 0.0118 0.0116 0.0117
June 0.0118 0.0111 0.0115
July 0.0113 0.0106 0.0110
August 0.0114 0.0111 0.0112
September 0.0112 0.0112 0.0112
October 0.0113 0.0103 0.0107
November 0.0105 0.0104 0.0104
December 0.0104 0.0100 0.0100