2018 PKR to SCR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1279 SCR

YEARLY LOW

0.0976 SCR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1127 SCR

2018 PKR to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PKR to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 15, valuing the pair at 0.1279. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0976.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0303 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1257 to the December average rate of 0.0984, the exchange rate registered a net change of -21.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1279 was down 4.85% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1344, 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 63,954 SCR

2017 Average 64,498 SCR

Yearly Trough Low 48,786 SCR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,168.09 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1285

0.0956

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PKR to SCR 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 0.1195, compared to 0.1059 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0137 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1195

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1059

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was March, with a trading range of 0.0109 SCR (High: 0.1274 / Low: 0.1164). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 SCR (High: 0.1026 / Low: 0.1013).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0109

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0055 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0055

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.1257) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1278), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0021 (-1.65%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.1257

2017 Avg (January) 0.1278

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1279	0.1237	0.1257
February	0.1265	0.1201	0.1230
March	0.1274	0.1164	0.1214
April	0.1188	0.1162	0.1165
May	0.1213	0.1161	0.1166
June	0.1164	0.1112	0.1138
July	0.1117	0.1048	0.1088
August	0.1113	0.1095	0.1102
September	0.1163	0.1098	0.1107
October	0.1124	0.1018	0.1051
November	0.1026	0.1013	0.1019
December	0.1017	0.0976	0.0984