YEARLY HIGH
0.2714 PKR
YEARLY LOW
0.2138 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2359 PKR

2018 SYP to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SYP to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 0.2714. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 0.2138.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0576 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2149 to the December average rate of 0.2700, the exchange rate registered a net change of 25.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2714 was down 45.16% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4949, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,357 PKR
2017 Average 1,887 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 1,069 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 288.00 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2755
0.2093
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SYP 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 0.2213, compared to 0.2505 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0292 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2213
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2505

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0209 PKR (High: 0.2595 / Low: 0.2385). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 PKR (High: 0.2153 / Low: 0.2146).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0209
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0025 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0025

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.2700) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2111), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0589 (+27.90%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.2700
2017 Avg (December) 0.2111

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2156 0.2138 0.2149
February 0.2153 0.2146 0.2149
March 0.2247 0.2144 0.2183
April 0.2248 0.2240 0.2245
May 0.2251 0.2244 0.2246
June 0.2364 0.2245 0.2306
July 0.2509 0.2359 0.2419
August 0.2410 0.2370 0.2394
September 0.2406 0.2387 0.2395
October 0.2595 0.2385 0.2524
November 0.2614 0.2583 0.2601
December 0.2714 0.2606 0.2700