YEARLY HIGH
0.0677 SRD
YEARLY LOW
0.0533 SRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0618 SRD

2018 PKR to SRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PKR to SRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 14, valuing the pair at 0.0677. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0533.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0144 SRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0674 to the December average rate of 0.0536, the exchange rate registered a net change of -20.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0677 was down 6.87% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0727, 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 33,858 SRD
2017 Average 35,558 SRD
Yearly Trough Low 26,663 SRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,194.74 SRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0689
0.0523
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to SRD 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 0.0656, compared to 0.0579 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0076 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0656
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0579

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0049 SRD (High: 0.0607 / Low: 0.0558). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 SRD (High: 0.0676 / Low: 0.0674).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0049
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0030 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0030

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0674) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0714), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0039 (-5.52%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0674
2017 Avg (January) 0.0714

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0677 0.0671 0.0674
February 0.0676 0.0674 0.0675
March 0.0676 0.0645 0.0665
April 0.0647 0.0645 0.0646
May 0.0646 0.0644 0.0646
June 0.0646 0.0613 0.0629
July 0.0614 0.0576 0.0599
August 0.0611 0.0601 0.0605
September 0.0606 0.0602 0.0605
October 0.0607 0.0558 0.0574
November 0.0561 0.0554 0.0557
December 0.0556 0.0533 0.0536