YEARLY HIGH
0.1229 NAD
YEARLY LOW
0.0984 NAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1089 NAD

2018 PKR to NAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PKR to NAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 0.1229. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 3, dropping to 0.0984.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0245 NAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1101 to the December average rate of 0.1024, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1229 was down 10.37% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1371, 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 61,467 NAD
2017 Average 63,197 NAD
Yearly Trough Low 49,195 NAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,271.78 NAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1201
0.1008
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to NAD 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 0.1078, compared to 0.1100 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0022 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1078
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1100

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0141 NAD (High: 0.1207 / Low: 0.1066). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0042 NAD (High: 0.1102 / Low: 0.1060).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0141
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0042

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0068 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0068

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.1185) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1247), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0062 (-4.98%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.1185
2017 Avg (September) 0.1247

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1126 0.1066 0.1101
February 0.1099 0.1041 0.1069
March 0.1089 0.1007 0.1055
April 0.1075 0.1023 0.1047
May 0.1102 0.1060 0.1082
June 0.1135 0.1085 0.1114
July 0.1138 0.1028 0.1081
August 0.1184 0.1070 0.1137
September 0.1229 0.1144 0.1185
October 0.1207 0.1066 0.1118
November 0.1085 0.1019 0.1053
December 0.1043 0.0984 0.1024