2018 PKR to PHP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4730 PHP

YEARLY LOW

0.3748 PHP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4354 PHP

2018 PKR to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PKR to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 16, valuing the pair at 0.4730. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 0.3748.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0982 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4565 to the December average rate of 0.3798, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4730 was down 4.19% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4936, 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 236,478 PHP

2017 Average 239,272 PHP

Yearly Trough Low 187,387 PHP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 49,090.99 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4777

0.3709

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to PHP 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 0.4563, compared to 0.4145 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0418 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4563

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4145

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0414 PHP (High: 0.4414 / Low: 0.4001). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0058 PHP (High: 0.4404 / Low: 0.4347).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0414

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0058

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 0.0220 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0220

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.4688) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4770), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0082 (-1.72%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.4688

2017 Avg (February) 0.4770

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4646	0.4487	0.4565
February	0.4730	0.4628	0.4688
March	0.4714	0.4509	0.4638
April	0.4534	0.4460	0.4499
May	0.4555	0.4460	0.4517
June	0.4590	0.4375	0.4471
July	0.4412	0.4120	0.4287
August	0.4369	0.4256	0.4321
September	0.4404	0.4347	0.4374
October	0.4414	0.4001	0.4154
November	0.3994	0.3883	0.3939
December	0.3906	0.3748	0.3798