YEARLY HIGH
0.0245 XCD
YEARLY LOW
0.0193 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0224 XCD

2018 PKR to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PKR to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 14, valuing the pair at 0.0245. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0193.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0052 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0244 to the December average rate of 0.0194, the exchange rate registered a net change of -20.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0245 was down 5.89% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0261, 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 12,269 XCD
2017 Average 12,835 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 9,662 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,607.15 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0249
0.0189
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to XCD 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 0.0237, compared to 0.0210 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0027 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0237
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0210

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0018 XCD (High: 0.0220 / Low: 0.0202). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 XCD (High: 0.0244 / Low: 0.0244).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0018
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0244) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0258), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0014 (-5.44%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0244
2017 Avg (January) 0.0258

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0245 0.0243 0.0244
February 0.0244 0.0244 0.0244
March 0.0245 0.0234 0.0241
April 0.0234 0.0233 0.0234
May 0.0234 0.0233 0.0234
June 0.0234 0.0222 0.0228
July 0.0222 0.0209 0.0217
August 0.0221 0.0218 0.0219
September 0.0220 0.0218 0.0219
October 0.0220 0.0202 0.0208
November 0.0203 0.0201 0.0202
December 0.0201 0.0193 0.0194