YEARLY HIGH
0.0795 SVC
YEARLY LOW
0.0626 SVC
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0724 SVC

2018 PKR to SVC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PKR to SVC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 0.0795. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 0.0626.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0169 SVC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0791 to the December average rate of 0.0629, the exchange rate registered a net change of -20.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0795 was down 5.75% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0843, 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 39,734 SVC
2017 Average 41,542 SVC
Yearly Trough Low 31,275 SVC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,458.42 SVC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0807
0.0613
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to SVC 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 0.0768, compared to 0.0680 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0089 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0768
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0680

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0057 SVC (High: 0.0712 / Low: 0.0655). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 SVC (High: 0.0758 / Low: 0.0756).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0057
May 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 0.0036 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0036

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0791) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0836), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0046 (-5.45%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0791
2017 Avg (January) 0.0836

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0795 0.0786 0.0791
February 0.0792 0.0790 0.0791
March 0.0792 0.0756 0.0779
April 0.0758 0.0755 0.0757
May 0.0758 0.0756 0.0756
June 0.0758 0.0718 0.0737
July 0.0722 0.0677 0.0703
August 0.0714 0.0705 0.0710
September 0.0712 0.0706 0.0709
October 0.0712 0.0655 0.0674
November 0.0658 0.0650 0.0653
December 0.0652 0.0626 0.0629