2018 PKR to MNT Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 PKR to MNT Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the PKR to MNT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 14, valuing the pair at 22.0262. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 17.5448.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.4814 MNT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 21.8911 to the December average rate of 17.7270, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 22.0262 was down 8.29% compared to the 2017 peak of 24.0164, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 PKR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
PKR to MNT Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 21.0778, compared to 19.1168 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.9610 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 2.4754 MNT (High: 20.8171 / Low: 18.3416). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0885 MNT (High: 20.7180 / Low: 20.6295).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.8784 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 21.8911) against the same month in 2017 (average: 23.7385), the exchange rate shifted by -1.8474 (-7.78%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22.0262 | 21.7965 | 21.8911 |
| February | 21.8436 | 21.5984 | 21.6906 |
| March | 21.6587 | 20.6537 | 21.2938 |
| April | 20.7180 | 20.6295 | 20.6699 |
| May | 20.8355 | 20.6868 | 20.7516 |
| June | 20.8171 | 18.3416 | 20.1696 |
| July | 20.0978 | 18.8913 | 19.6076 |
| August | 20.0054 | 19.6751 | 19.8104 |
| September | 19.8566 | 19.7148 | 19.7972 |
| October | 20.2563 | 18.6137 | 19.1533 |
| November | 18.7331 | 18.5174 | 18.6054 |
| December | 18.6651 | 17.5448 | 17.7270 |