YEARLY HIGH
0.0236 PKR
YEARLY LOW
0.0195 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0212 PKR

2018 PYG to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PYG to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 0.0236. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 0.0195.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0042 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0196 to the December average rate of 0.0235, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0236 was up 19.28% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0198, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PYG based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 118 PKR
2017 Average 93 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 97 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20.81 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0238
0.0192
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PYG 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 0.0203, compared to 0.0220 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0017 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0203
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0220

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0017 PKR (High: 0.0225 / Low: 0.0208). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 PKR (High: 0.0210 / Low: 0.0208).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0017
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.0235) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0192), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0043 (+22.13%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.0235
2017 Avg (December) 0.0192

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0198 0.0195 0.0196
February 0.0199 0.0195 0.0198
March 0.0211 0.0199 0.0204
April 0.0210 0.0208 0.0209
May 0.0209 0.0202 0.0205
June 0.0214 0.0202 0.0209
July 0.0225 0.0212 0.0218
August 0.0216 0.0210 0.0214
September 0.0212 0.0209 0.0211
October 0.0225 0.0208 0.0218
November 0.0228 0.0222 0.0226
December 0.0236 0.0226 0.0235