2018 PKR to PYG Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

51.3880 PYG

YEARLY LOW

42.3343 PYG

YEARLY AVERAGE

47.3594 PYG

2018 PKR to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PKR to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 51.3880. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 42.3343.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.0537 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 51.0213 to the December average rate of 42.6287, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 51.3880 was down 7.37% compared to the 2017 peak of 55.4752, 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 25,693,977 PYG

2017 Average 26,751,272 PYG

Yearly Trough Low 21,167,146 PYG

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,526,831.35 PYG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

51.8605

41.7894

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to PYG 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 49.2281, compared to 45.4908 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.7373 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 49.2281

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 45.4908

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 3.6419 PYG (High: 48.0603 / Low: 44.4184). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4743 PYG (High: 48.1541 / Low: 47.6798).

October Spread (Volatile) ±3.6419

April Spread (Stable) ±0.4743

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 2.0587 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.0587

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 51.0213) against the same month in 2017 (average: 54.8315), the exchange rate shifted by -3.8103 (-6.95%).

2018 Avg (January) 51.0213

2017 Avg (January) 54.8315

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	51.3880	50.4708	51.0213
February	51.2497	50.3424	50.5889
March	50.2668	47.3688	49.1171
April	48.1541	47.6798	47.9419
May	49.5510	47.9559	48.7188
June	49.5800	46.7524	47.9804
July	47.1555	44.3969	45.9217
August	47.5766	46.2574	46.7878
September	47.8472	47.1870	47.4518
October	48.0603	44.4184	45.8217
November	44.9451	43.8139	44.3328
December	44.3016	42.3343	42.6287