2018 RUB to PKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.1041 PKR

YEARLY LOW

1.7487 PKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.9358 PKR

2018 RUB to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RUB to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 13, valuing the pair at 2.1041. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 10, dropping to 1.7487.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3554 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9531 to the December average rate of 2.0570, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.1041 was up 9.53% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.9210, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,521 PKR

2017 Average 9,033 PKR

Yearly Trough Low 8,744 PKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,776.89 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.0802

1.8025

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB 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 1.9200, compared to 1.9516 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0316 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9200

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9516

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.1954 PKR (High: 2.0390 / Low: 1.8436). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0624 PKR (High: 1.9788 / Low: 1.9163).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.1954

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0624

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 0.1250 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1250

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 2.0570) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.8563), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2008 (+10.82%).

2018 Avg (December) 2.0570

2017 Avg (December) 1.8563

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.9788	1.9163	1.9531
February	1.9860	1.8965	1.9464
March	2.0253	1.9137	1.9674
April	2.0233	1.8355	1.9049
May	1.8909	1.8141	1.8563
June	1.9382	1.8338	1.8920
July	2.0551	1.9195	1.9823
August	1.9610	1.8030	1.8572
September	1.8837	1.7487	1.8256
October	2.0390	1.8436	1.9736
November	2.0501	1.9574	2.0136
December	2.1041	2.0002	2.0570