YEARLY HIGH
0.0324 PLN
YEARLY LOW
0.0267 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0298 PLN

2018 PKR to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PKR to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 29, valuing the pair at 0.0324. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0267.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0057 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0308 to the December average rate of 0.0271, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0324 was down 19.63% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0404, 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 16,223 PLN
2017 Average 17,929 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 13,374 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,848.40 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0318
0.0267
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to PLN 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 0.0306, compared to 0.0290 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0016 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0306
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0290

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 0.0027 PLN (High: 0.0310 / Low: 0.0284). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 PLN (High: 0.0286 / Low: 0.0280).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0027
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

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 0.0014 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 0.0313) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0363), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0049 (-13.55%).

2018 Avg (May) 0.0313
2017 Avg (May) 0.0363

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0318 0.0301 0.0308
February 0.0310 0.0300 0.0305
March 0.0312 0.0293 0.0304
April 0.0303 0.0290 0.0295
May 0.0324 0.0307 0.0313
June 0.0320 0.0305 0.0311
July 0.0310 0.0284 0.0297
August 0.0308 0.0296 0.0301
September 0.0303 0.0295 0.0299
October 0.0305 0.0279 0.0289
November 0.0286 0.0280 0.0282
December 0.0282 0.0267 0.0271