YEARLY HIGH
0.2828 NIO
YEARLY LOW
0.2320 NIO
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2617 NIO

2018 PKR to NIO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PKR to NIO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 22, valuing the pair at 0.2828. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 0.2320.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0508 NIO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2798 to the December average rate of 0.2333, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2828 was down 3.75% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2938, 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 141,410 NIO
2017 Average 142,412 NIO
Yearly Trough Low 116,003 NIO
Transaction Impact: A difference of 25,407.19 NIO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2863
0.2285
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to NIO 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 0.2743, compared to 0.2492 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0250 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2743
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2492

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0208 NIO (High: 0.2611 / Low: 0.2404). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 NIO (High: 0.2706 / Low: 0.2691).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0208
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

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 0.0120 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0120

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.2815) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2816), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0001 (-0.02%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.2815
2017 Avg (February) 0.2816

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2819 0.2783 0.2798
February 0.2828 0.2805 0.2815
March 0.2828 0.2693 0.2773
April 0.2706 0.2691 0.2698
May 0.2728 0.2697 0.2711
June 0.2730 0.2589 0.2660
July 0.2616 0.2460 0.2547
August 0.2605 0.2557 0.2586
September 0.2621 0.2590 0.2597
October 0.2611 0.2404 0.2478
November 0.2429 0.2400 0.2410
December 0.2419 0.2320 0.2333