YEARLY HIGH
0.0742 NOK
YEARLY LOW
0.0612 NOK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0672 NOK

2018 PKR to NOK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PKR to NOK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0742. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 9, dropping to 0.0612.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0130 NOK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0715 to the December average rate of 0.0621, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0742 was down 10.76% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0832, 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 37,119 NOK
2017 Average 39,267 NOK
Yearly Trough Low 30,595 NOK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,524.21 NOK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0724
0.0612
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to NOK 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 0.0696, compared to 0.0648 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0048 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0696
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0648

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0059 NOK (High: 0.0673 / Low: 0.0613). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 NOK (High: 0.0641 / Low: 0.0624).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0059
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0033 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0033

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0715) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0809), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0094 (-11.66%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0715
2017 Avg (January) 0.0809

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0742 0.0695 0.0715
February 0.0720 0.0691 0.0708
March 0.0708 0.0664 0.0691
April 0.0692 0.0671 0.0678
May 0.0716 0.0691 0.0700
June 0.0708 0.0665 0.0684
July 0.0671 0.0630 0.0653
August 0.0691 0.0662 0.0677
September 0.0686 0.0657 0.0669
October 0.0673 0.0613 0.0636
November 0.0641 0.0624 0.0633
December 0.0640 0.0612 0.0621