2018 PKR to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5718 RUB

YEARLY LOW

0.4753 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5175 RUB

2018 PKR to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PKR to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 10, valuing the pair at 0.5718. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 13, dropping to 0.4753.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0966 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5120 to the December average rate of 0.4863, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5718 was down 2.47% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.5863, 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 285,920 RUB

2017 Average 276,922 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 237,629 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 48,290.83 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.5542

0.4801

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PKR to RUB 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 0.5212, compared to 0.5137 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0075 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5212

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5137

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0520 RUB (High: 0.5424 / Low: 0.4904). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0165 RUB (High: 0.5218 / Low: 0.5054).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0520

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0165

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 0.0406 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0406

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.5480) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.5464), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0016 (+0.29%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.5480

2017 Avg (September) 0.5464

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5218	0.5054	0.5120
February	0.5273	0.5035	0.5139
March	0.5225	0.4937	0.5085
April	0.5448	0.4942	0.5255
May	0.5512	0.5288	0.5388
June	0.5453	0.5159	0.5287
July	0.5210	0.4866	0.5048
August	0.5546	0.5099	0.5389
September	0.5718	0.5309	0.5480
October	0.5424	0.4904	0.5075
November	0.5109	0.4878	0.4967
December	0.5000	0.4753	0.4863