YEARLY HIGH
0.9626 VUV
YEARLY LOW
0.7877 VUV
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8917 VUV

2018 PKR to VUV Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PKR to VUV exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 14, valuing the pair at 0.9626. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 0.7877.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1749 VUV. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9510 to the December average rate of 0.7973, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.9626 was down 9.71% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.0661, 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 481,324 VUV
2017 Average 507,810 VUV
Yearly Trough Low 393,853 VUV
Transaction Impact: A difference of 87,470.52 VUV purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.9664
0.7819
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to VUV 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 0.9316, compared to 0.8518 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0798 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9316
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8518

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0754 VUV (High: 0.9052 / Low: 0.8299). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0063 VUV (High: 0.8822 / Low: 0.8759).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0754
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0063

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0339 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0339

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.9484) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.0231), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0747 (-7.30%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.9484
2017 Avg (February) 1.0231

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9626 0.9313 0.9510
February 0.9626 0.9311 0.9484
March 0.9623 0.9115 0.9384
April 0.9226 0.9060 0.9155
May 0.9402 0.9246 0.9309
June 0.9310 0.8852 0.9057
July 0.8986 0.8399 0.8718
August 0.8888 0.8741 0.8802
September 0.8822 0.8759 0.8795
October 0.9052 0.8299 0.8551
November 0.8357 0.8200 0.8269
December 0.8242 0.7877 0.7973