2018 SDG to PKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

15.8618 PKR

YEARLY LOW

2.7817 PKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

6.6199 PKR

2018 SDG to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SDG to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 15.8618. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 30, dropping to 2.7817.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.0801 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.7814 to the December average rate of 2.9210, the exchange rate registered a net change of -81.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 15.8618 was down 4.84% compared to the 2017 peak of 16.6680, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 79,309 PKR

2017 Average 79,371 PKR

Yearly Trough Low 13,909 PKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 65,400.50 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

17.0784

1.5144

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 8.0773, compared to 5.1625 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.9148 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.0773

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.1625

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 9.6443 PKR (High: 15.7425 / Low: 6.0982). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0347 PKR (High: 2.8268 / Low: 2.7921).

February Spread (Volatile) ±9.6443

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0347

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 8.6948 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -8.6948

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 15.7814) against the same month in 2017 (average: 16.2616), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4803 (-2.95%).

2018 Avg (January) 15.7814

2017 Avg (January) 16.2616

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	15.8618	15.7329	15.7814
February	15.7425	6.0982	7.0866
March	6.4283	6.0816	6.2154
April	6.4292	6.3601	6.3882
May	6.4319	6.3748	6.4046
June	6.7630	6.3921	6.5875
July	7.1776	6.7385	6.9186
August	6.8958	6.7823	6.8406
September	6.8819	6.8046	6.8440
October	7.3778	2.7817	4.6393
November	2.8268	2.7921	2.8114
December	2.9383	2.8051	2.9210