2018 PKR to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

4.9696 XAF

YEARLY LOW

4.0815 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

4.5897 XAF

2018 PKR to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PKR to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 4.9696. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 4.0815.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8881 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.8592 to the December average rate of 4.1474, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 4.9696 was down 17.31% compared to the 2017 peak of 6.0103, 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 2,484,809 XAF

2017 Average 2,763,882 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 2,040,739 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 444,069.69 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

4.9304

4.0762

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to XAF 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 4.7571, compared to 4.4223 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3348 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.7571

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.4223

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.3806 XAF (High: 4.6373 / Low: 4.2567). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0905 XAF (High: 4.3598 / Low: 4.2693).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.3806

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0905

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 0.2258 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2258

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 4.8592) against the same month in 2017 (average: 5.9045), the exchange rate shifted by -1.0453 (-17.70%).

2018 Avg (January) 4.8592

2017 Avg (January) 5.9045

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	4.9696	4.7730	4.8592
February	4.8625	4.7388	4.8008
March	4.8422	4.5591	4.7335
April	4.6891	4.5756	4.6211
May	4.9101	4.7193	4.7966
June	4.8630	4.6044	4.7314
July	4.6306	4.3281	4.5056
August	4.6989	4.5506	4.6111
September	4.6043	4.5061	4.5641
October	4.6373	4.2567	4.3976
November	4.3598	4.2693	4.3082
December	4.3179	4.0815	4.1474