2018 PKR to SGD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0121 SGD

YEARLY LOW

0.0097 SGD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0112 SGD

2018 PKR to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PKR to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0121. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0097.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0024 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0119 to the December average rate of 0.0099, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0121 was down 12.74% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0139, 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 6,057 SGD

2017 Average 6,557 SGD

Yearly Trough Low 4,872 SGD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,184.54 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0122

0.0097

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PKR to SGD 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 0.0116, compared to 0.0107 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0116

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0107

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0009 SGD (High: 0.0113 / Low: 0.0103). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 SGD (High: 0.0117 / Low: 0.0115).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0009

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0119) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0137), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0017 (-12.58%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0119

2017 Avg (January) 0.0137

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0121	0.0118	0.0119
February	0.0120	0.0118	0.0119
March	0.0119	0.0113	0.0117
April	0.0115	0.0113	0.0114
May	0.0117	0.0115	0.0116
June	0.0116	0.0112	0.0114
July	0.0113	0.0105	0.0109
August	0.0112	0.0110	0.0111
September	0.0112	0.0110	0.0111
October	0.0113	0.0103	0.0106
November	0.0104	0.0102	0.0103
December	0.0102	0.0097	0.0099