2018 PKR to MGA Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

29.5866 MGA

YEARLY LOW

24.9607 MGA

YEARLY AVERAGE

27.5765 MGA

2018 PKR to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PKR to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 29.5866. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 24.9607.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.6260 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 29.3020 to the December average rate of 25.5471, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 29.5866 was down 8.48% compared to the 2017 peak of 32.3298, 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 14,793,312 MGA

2017 Average 14,830,342 MGA

Yearly Trough Low 12,480,331 MGA

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,312,981.14 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

29.6775

25.1716

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to MGA 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 28.3795, compared to 26.7734 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.6060 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 28.3795

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 26.7734

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 2.4813 MGA (High: 27.4419 / Low: 24.9607). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4889 MGA (High: 28.1341 / Low: 27.6452).

December Spread (Volatile) ±2.4813

April Spread (Stable) ±0.4889

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 1.4668 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4668

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 29.3020) against the same month in 2017 (average: 31.3616), the exchange rate shifted by -2.0595 (-6.57%).

2018 Avg (January) 29.3020

2017 Avg (January) 31.3616

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	29.5866	28.9914	29.3020
February	29.1826	28.2422	28.6357
March	28.7158	27.5299	28.0345
April	28.1341	27.6452	27.8123
May	28.7713	27.8990	28.1676
June	29.4077	27.2313	28.3246
July	27.8891	25.4294	26.8578
August	27.1286	26.4504	26.8332
September	27.8726	27.1090	27.5793
October	28.4950	26.1138	26.9660
November	27.2748	26.4342	26.8572
December	27.4419	24.9607	25.5471