YEARLY HIGH
0.2617 UAH
YEARLY LOW
0.1958 UAH
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2249 UAH

2018 PKR to UAH Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PKR to UAH exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 0.2617. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 0.1958.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0659 UAH. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2574 to the December average rate of 0.1996, the exchange rate registered a net change of -22.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2617 was down 1.10% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2646, 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 130,864 UAH
2017 Average 126,297 UAH
Yearly Trough Low 97,890 UAH
Transaction Impact: A difference of 32,974.72 UAH purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2632
0.1938
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to UAH 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 0.2351, compared to 0.2147 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0204 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2351
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2147

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0196 UAH (High: 0.2291 / Low: 0.2095). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 UAH (High: 0.2275 / Low: 0.2252).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0196
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0023

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 0.0122 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0122

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.2574) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2604), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0030 (-1.14%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.2574
2017 Avg (January) 0.2604

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2617 0.2510 0.2574
February 0.2517 0.2415 0.2453
March 0.2435 0.2272 0.2341
April 0.2291 0.2244 0.2262
May 0.2275 0.2252 0.2263
June 0.2265 0.2149 0.2210
July 0.2198 0.2038 0.2119
August 0.2298 0.2182 0.2233
September 0.2312 0.2266 0.2286
October 0.2291 0.2095 0.2164
November 0.2113 0.2051 0.2085
December 0.2110 0.1958 0.1996