2018 PKR to MVR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1400 MVR

YEARLY LOW

0.1105 MVR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1278 MVR

2018 PKR to MVR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PKR to MVR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 13, valuing the pair at 0.1400. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 0.1105.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0295 MVR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1392 to the December average rate of 0.1112, the exchange rate registered a net change of -20.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1400 was down 6.52% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1498, 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 69,995 MVR

2017 Average 73,294 MVR

Yearly Trough Low 55,263 MVR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,732.38 MVR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1423

0.1083

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PKR to MVR 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 0.1356, compared to 0.1199 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0157 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1356

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1199

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0098 MVR (High: 0.1254 / Low: 0.1156). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 MVR (High: 0.1398 / Low: 0.1390).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0098

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0062 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0062

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.1375) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1480), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0105 (-7.09%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.1375

2017 Avg (March) 0.1480

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1399	0.1387	0.1392
February	0.1398	0.1390	0.1395
March	0.1400	0.1331	0.1375
April	0.1345	0.1331	0.1334
May	0.1346	0.1333	0.1340
June	0.1342	0.1265	0.1301
July	0.1268	0.1192	0.1239
August	0.1266	0.1241	0.1252
September	0.1257	0.1243	0.1250
October	0.1254	0.1156	0.1189
November	0.1162	0.1148	0.1154
December	0.1151	0.1105	0.1112