YEARLY HIGH
0.2716 UYU
YEARLY LOW
0.2299 UYU
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2531 UYU

2018 PKR to UYU Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PKR to UYU exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 21, valuing the pair at 0.2716. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 0.2299.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0417 UYU. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2581 to the December average rate of 0.2318, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2716 was down 3.94% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2828, 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 135,820 UYU
2017 Average 136,052 UYU
Yearly Trough Low 114,946 UYU
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20,874.15 UYU purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2693
0.2284
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to UYU 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 0.2564, compared to 0.2497 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0067 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2564
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2497

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0259 UYU (High: 0.2716 / Low: 0.2458). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0027 UYU (High: 0.2460 / Low: 0.2433).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0259
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0027

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0136 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0136

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 0.2609) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2682), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0072 (-2.70%).

2018 Avg (May) 0.2609
2017 Avg (May) 0.2682

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2611 0.2560 0.2581
February 0.2611 0.2562 0.2578
March 0.2576 0.2449 0.2527
April 0.2460 0.2433 0.2447
May 0.2716 0.2458 0.2609
June 0.2710 0.2571 0.2642
July 0.2597 0.2381 0.2506
August 0.2619 0.2433 0.2532
September 0.2690 0.2608 0.2659
October 0.2691 0.2453 0.2534
November 0.2463 0.2391 0.2434
December 0.2391 0.2299 0.2318