YEARLY HIGH
0.8992 RSD
YEARLY LOW
0.7377 RSD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8274 RSD

2018 PKR to RSD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PKR to RSD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 0.8992. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.7377.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1615 RSD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8786 to the December average rate of 0.7478, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.8992 was down 20.55% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.1318, 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 449,605 RSD
2017 Average 511,376 RSD
Yearly Trough Low 368,847 RSD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 80,758.38 RSD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.8917
0.7347
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to RSD 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 0.8577, compared to 0.7971 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0606 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8577
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7971

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0698 RSD (High: 0.8376 / Low: 0.7678). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0162 RSD (High: 0.7863 / Low: 0.7701).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0698
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0162

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 0.0410 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0410

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.8786) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.1125), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2339 (-21.03%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.8786
2017 Avg (January) 1.1125

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8992 0.8638 0.8786
February 0.8750 0.8542 0.8659
March 0.8745 0.8248 0.8531
April 0.8451 0.8238 0.8327
May 0.8840 0.8442 0.8641
June 0.8766 0.8295 0.8518
July 0.8331 0.7783 0.8108
August 0.8453 0.8192 0.8302
September 0.8312 0.8129 0.8231
October 0.8376 0.7678 0.7941
November 0.7863 0.7701 0.7768
December 0.7781 0.7377 0.7478