YEARLY HIGH
34.4362 PKR
YEARLY LOW
28.4028 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
30.7806 PKR

2018 RON to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RON to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 34.4362. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 28.4028.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.0335 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 29.0264 to the December average rate of 34.0188, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 34.4362 was up 21.08% compared to the 2017 peak of 28.4412, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 172,181 PKR
2017 Average 130,216 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 142,014 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 30,167.35 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

34.5180
28.5272
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON 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 29.6295, compared to 31.9317 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.3022 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 29.6295
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 31.9317

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 2.7374 PKR (High: 33.0212 / Low: 30.2838). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5460 PKR (High: 31.2382 / Low: 30.6922).

October Spread (Volatile) ±2.7374
September Spread (Stable) ±0.5460

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 0.9972 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9972

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 34.0188) against the same month in 2017 (average: 27.7599), the exchange rate shifted by +6.2589 (+22.55%).

2018 Avg (December) 34.0188
2017 Avg (December) 27.7599

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 29.5380 28.4028 29.0264
February 29.7649 28.9691 29.3515
March 30.9306 29.0242 29.7394
April 30.9012 30.0112 30.4599
May 30.0459 28.7507 29.4628
June 30.5014 28.8993 29.7369
July 32.7893 30.3750 31.3266
August 31.1875 29.9689 30.6327
September 31.2382 30.6922 30.9458
October 33.0212 30.2838 31.9948
November 32.9341 32.2849 32.6712
December 34.4362 32.6315 34.0188