YEARLY HIGH
74.2198 UZS
YEARLY LOW
59.4686 UZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
66.7952 UZS

2018 PKR to UZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PKR to UZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 13, valuing the pair at 74.2198. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 16, dropping to 59.4686.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.7512 UZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 73.6000 to the December average rate of 59.8608, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 74.2198 was down 3.82% compared to the 2017 peak of 77.1658, 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 37,109,905 UZS
2017 Average 24,239,545 UZS
Yearly Trough Low 29,734,313 UZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,375,592.49 UZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

75.4474
58.4438
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to UZS 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 71.0759, compared to 62.5145 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 8.5614 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 71.0759
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 62.5145

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 5.1549 UZS (High: 66.6090 / Low: 61.4541). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3441 UZS (High: 74.2198 / Low: 73.8757).

October Spread (Volatile) ±5.1549
February Spread (Stable) ±0.3441

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 3.9944 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.9944

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 74.0304) against the same month in 2017 (average: 31.4614), the exchange rate shifted by +42.5691 (+135.31%).

2018 Avg (February) 74.0304
2017 Avg (February) 31.4614

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 73.9956 72.9363 73.6000
February 74.2198 73.8757 74.0304
March 73.9603 70.3051 72.6210
April 70.3394 69.6972 69.9762
May 69.8287 69.1141 69.4606
June 69.1176 64.7176 66.7672
July 64.8178 60.2775 62.7728
August 63.7266 62.7795 63.2682
September 65.6617 63.4231 64.3855
October 66.6090 61.4541 63.1171
November 62.2007 61.3863 61.6828
December 62.1408 59.4686 59.8608