YEARLY HIGH
0.0352 RON
YEARLY LOW
0.0290 RON
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0326 RON

2018 PKR to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PKR to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0352. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0290.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0062 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0345 to the December average rate of 0.0294, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0352 was down 15.15% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0415, 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 17,604 RON
2017 Average 19,236 RON
Yearly Trough Low 14,520 RON
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,084.33 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0350
0.0289
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to RON 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 0.0338, compared to 0.0314 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0024 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0338
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0314

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0027 RON (High: 0.0330 / Low: 0.0303). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 RON (High: 0.0326 / Low: 0.0320).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0027
September 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 0.0017 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0017

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0345) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0405), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0060 (-14.89%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0345
2017 Avg (January) 0.0405

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0352 0.0339 0.0345
February 0.0345 0.0336 0.0341
March 0.0345 0.0323 0.0336
April 0.0333 0.0324 0.0328
May 0.0348 0.0333 0.0339
June 0.0346 0.0328 0.0336
July 0.0329 0.0305 0.0319
August 0.0334 0.0321 0.0326
September 0.0326 0.0320 0.0323
October 0.0330 0.0303 0.0313
November 0.0310 0.0304 0.0306
December 0.0306 0.0290 0.0294