YEARLY HIGH
0.0615 TTD
YEARLY LOW
0.0483 TTD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0558 TTD

2018 PKR to TTD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PKR to TTD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 15, valuing the pair at 0.0615. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 0.0483.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0132 TTD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0609 to the December average rate of 0.0486, the exchange rate registered a net change of -20.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0615 was down 4.75% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0645, 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 30,738 TTD
2017 Average 31,971 TTD
Yearly Trough Low 24,126 TTD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,611.63 TTD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0621
0.0474
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to TTD 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 0.0592, compared to 0.0524 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0069 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0592
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0524

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0047 TTD (High: 0.0552 / Low: 0.0505). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 TTD (High: 0.0548 / Low: 0.0544).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0047
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 0.0027 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0027

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.0601) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0642), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0041 (-6.35%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.0601
2017 Avg (March) 0.0642

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0612 0.0603 0.0609
February 0.0612 0.0608 0.0609
March 0.0615 0.0582 0.0601
April 0.0590 0.0581 0.0584
May 0.0587 0.0582 0.0583
June 0.0584 0.0553 0.0568
July 0.0556 0.0521 0.0541
August 0.0550 0.0543 0.0547
September 0.0548 0.0544 0.0547
October 0.0552 0.0505 0.0519
November 0.0507 0.0498 0.0503
December 0.0502 0.0483 0.0486