2018 PKR to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0230 WST

YEARLY LOW

0.0186 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0212 WST

2018 PKR to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PKR to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 0.0230. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.0186.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0043 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0227 to the December average rate of 0.0188, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0230 was down 8.13% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0250, 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 11,486 WST

2017 Average 12,014 WST

Yearly Trough Low 9,315 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,170.78 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0231

0.0184

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to WST 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 0.0223, compared to 0.0202 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0021 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0223

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0202

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0018 WST (High: 0.0214 / Low: 0.0196). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 WST (High: 0.0210 / Low: 0.0209).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0018

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.0225) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0243), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0018 (-7.45%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.0225

2017 Avg (March) 0.0243

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0230	0.0223	0.0227
February	0.0228	0.0224	0.0226
March	0.0230	0.0219	0.0225
April	0.0221	0.0218	0.0219
May	0.0223	0.0220	0.0222
June	0.0222	0.0212	0.0216
July	0.0214	0.0200	0.0208
August	0.0212	0.0209	0.0210
September	0.0210	0.0209	0.0210
October	0.0214	0.0196	0.0202
November	0.0197	0.0193	0.0195
December	0.0195	0.0186	0.0188