YEARLY HIGH
0.0064 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.0051 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0058 XDR

2018 PKR to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PKR to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0064. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0051.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0012 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0063 to the December average rate of 0.0052, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0064 was down 11.34% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0072, 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 3,180 XDR
2017 Average 3,426 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 2,562 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 617.25 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0064
0.0051
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to XDR 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 0.0061, compared to 0.0056 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0061
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0056

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0005 XDR (High: 0.0058 / Low: 0.0054). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 XDR (High: 0.0058 / Low: 0.0058).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0005
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0063) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0071), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0008 (-11.14%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0063
2017 Avg (January) 0.0071

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0064 0.0062 0.0063
February 0.0063 0.0062 0.0062
March 0.0063 0.0059 0.0061
April 0.0060 0.0059 0.0060
May 0.0061 0.0060 0.0061
June 0.0061 0.0058 0.0060
July 0.0059 0.0055 0.0057
August 0.0059 0.0058 0.0058
September 0.0058 0.0058 0.0058
October 0.0058 0.0054 0.0055
November 0.0054 0.0053 0.0054
December 0.0054 0.0051 0.0052