YEARLY HIGH
1.3556 PKR
YEARLY LOW
1.1121 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2115 PKR

2018 RSD to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RSD to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 1.3556. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 1.1121.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2435 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1384 to the December average rate of 1.3374, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.3556 was up 20.81% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.1221, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,778 PKR
2017 Average 4,912 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 5,560 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,217.45 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.3573
1.1185
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RSD 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 1.1665, compared to 1.2566 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0901 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1665
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2566

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.1085 PKR (High: 1.3024 / Low: 1.1939). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0268 PKR (High: 1.2985 / Low: 1.2717).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.1085
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0268

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 0.0435 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0435

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 1.3374) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.0824), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2550 (+23.55%).

2018 Avg (December) 1.3374
2017 Avg (December) 1.0824

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1577 1.1121 1.1384
February 1.1707 1.1429 1.1549
March 1.2124 1.1435 1.1727
April 1.2138 1.1833 1.2009
May 1.1845 1.1312 1.1575
June 1.2055 1.1408 1.1743
July 1.2848 1.2003 1.2342
August 1.2207 1.1831 1.2047
September 1.2302 1.2031 1.2150
October 1.3024 1.1939 1.2607
November 1.2985 1.2717 1.2873
December 1.3556 1.2852 1.3374