2018 PLN to PKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

37.3847 PKR

YEARLY LOW

30.8207 PKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

33.6178 PKR

2018 PLN to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PLN to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 37.3847. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 29, dropping to 30.8207.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.5640 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 32.4516 to the December average rate of 36.8685, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 37.3847 was up 17.80% compared to the 2017 peak of 31.7369, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 747,693 PKR

2017 Average 559,657 PKR

Yearly Trough Low 616,414 PKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 131,279.32 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

37.3639

31.4191

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to PKR 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 32.6903, compared to 34.5453 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.8550 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 32.6903

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 34.5453

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 3.0617 PKR (High: 35.2733 / Low: 32.2116). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7499 PKR (High: 35.7339 / Low: 34.9840).

July Spread (Volatile) ±3.0617

November Spread (Stable) ±0.7499

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.9429 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.9429

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 36.8685) against the same month in 2017 (average: 30.6421), the exchange rate shifted by +6.2264 (+20.32%).

2018 Avg (December) 36.8685

2017 Avg (December) 30.6421

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	33.2557	31.4927	32.4516
February	33.3182	32.3033	32.7869
March	34.0736	32.0282	32.9323
April	34.5173	33.0066	33.8573
May	32.5828	30.8207	31.9145
June	32.8010	31.2981	32.1990
July	35.2733	32.2116	33.6958
August	33.7907	32.4168	33.1994
September	33.9539	32.9959	33.4177
October	35.8488	32.7969	34.6769
November	35.7339	34.9840	35.4132
December	37.3847	35.4175	36.8685