YEARLY HIGH
0.0202 PKR
YEARLY LOW
0.0143 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0159 PKR

2018 SLL to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SLL to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 18, valuing the pair at 0.0202. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 21, dropping to 0.0143.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0059 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0144 to the December average rate of 0.0166, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0202 was up 5.92% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0191, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 101 PKR
2017 Average 71 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 72 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 29.66 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0200
0.0139
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SLL 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 0.0152, compared to 0.0166 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0152
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0166

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0045 PKR (High: 0.0193 / Low: 0.0148). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 PKR (High: 0.0148 / Low: 0.0147).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0045
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0025 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0025

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 0.0195) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0140), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0055 (+39.10%).

2018 Avg (July) 0.0195
2017 Avg (July) 0.0140

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0145 0.0144 0.0144
February 0.0145 0.0143 0.0144
March 0.0151 0.0143 0.0146
April 0.0151 0.0149 0.0150
May 0.0151 0.0148 0.0149
June 0.0193 0.0148 0.0175
July 0.0202 0.0187 0.0195
August 0.0190 0.0146 0.0172
September 0.0148 0.0147 0.0147
October 0.0159 0.0146 0.0155
November 0.0160 0.0159 0.0160
December 0.0167 0.0160 0.0166