YEARLY HIGH
22.0262 MNT
YEARLY LOW
17.5448 MNT
YEARLY AVERAGE
20.0973 MNT

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 PKR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 11,013,098 MNT
2017 Average 11,562,197 MNT
Yearly Trough Low 8,772,415 MNT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,240,683.13 MNT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

22.3075
17.3106
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 21.0778
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.1168

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

June Spread (Volatile) ±2.4754
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0885

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.8784 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8784

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2018 Avg (January) 21.8911
2017 Avg (January) 23.7385

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