2018 PKR to MRO Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

3.2188 MRO

YEARLY LOW

1.6884 MRO

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.9403 MRO

2018 PKR to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PKR to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 22, valuing the pair at 3.2188. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 8, dropping to 1.6884.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5304 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.2069 to the December average rate of 2.5680, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.92% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3.2188 was down 7.65% compared to the 2017 peak of 3.4856, 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 1,609,403 MRO

2017 Average 1,709,249 MRO

Yearly Trough Low 844,180 MRO

Transaction Impact: A difference of 765,223.75 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3.2757

2.5036

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to MRO 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 3.1217, compared to 2.7588 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3629 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.1217

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.7588

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 1.2153 MRO (High: 2.9036 / Low: 1.6884). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0121 MRO (High: 3.0818 / Low: 3.0698).

October Spread (Volatile) ±1.2153

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0121

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 0.2238 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2238

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 3.2113) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3.4253), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2139 (-6.25%).

2018 Avg (February) 3.2113

2017 Avg (February) 3.4253

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	3.2176	3.1920	3.2069
February	3.2188	3.2044	3.2113
March	3.2188	3.0723	3.1656
April	3.0856	3.0490	3.0742
May	3.0818	3.0698	3.0751
June	3.0796	2.9204	2.9971
July	2.9329	2.7557	2.8600
August	2.9244	2.8640	2.8929
September	2.9037	2.8808	2.8953
October	2.9036	1.6884	2.6716
November	2.6842	2.6518	2.6651
December	2.6604	2.5526	2.5680