YEARLY HIGH
206.1552 VND
YEARLY LOW
165.2858 VND
YEARLY AVERAGE
189.9057 VND

2018 PKR to VND Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PKR to VND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 14, valuing the pair at 206.1552. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 165.2858.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 40.8694 VND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 205.1713 to the December average rate of 167.3484, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 206.1552 was down 6.24% compared to the 2017 peak of 219.8732, 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 103,077,596 VND
2017 Average 107,846,210 VND
Yearly Trough Low 82,642,882 VND
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20,434,714.01 VND purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

208.9991
163.5620
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to VND 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 199.8861, compared to 179.9253 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 19.9608 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 199.8861
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 179.9253

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 15.2117 VND (High: 189.1628 / Low: 173.9511). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8317 VND (High: 205.6419 / Low: 204.8102).

October Spread (Volatile) ±15.2117
February Spread (Stable) ±0.8317

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 8.3088 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.3088

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 205.1713) against the same month in 2017 (average: 215.9841), the exchange rate shifted by -10.8128 (-5.01%).

2018 Avg (January) 205.1713
2017 Avg (January) 215.9841

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 206.1552 204.4044 205.1713
February 205.6419 204.8102 205.2127
March 206.1477 196.9174 202.6926
April 197.5147 196.0575 196.9707
May 197.5156 196.3489 196.8869
June 197.4888 187.8984 192.3827
July 189.9392 178.3762 184.8278
August 189.3226 186.2061 187.4753
September 187.9367 186.4480 187.3594
October 189.1628 173.9511 179.0507
November 174.7024 172.7166 173.4903
December 173.2088 165.2858 167.3484