2018 BBD to PKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

69.9280 PKR

YEARLY LOW

55.0684 PKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

60.7509 PKR

2018 BBD to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BBD to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 69.9280. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 55.0684.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.8596 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 55.3312 to the December average rate of 69.5135, the exchange rate registered a net change of 25.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 69.9280 was up 26.38% compared to the 2017 peak of 55.3315, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 349,640 PKR

2017 Average 263,249 PKR

Yearly Trough Low 275,342 PKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 74,297.92 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

70.9318

53.9130

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BBD 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 56.9861, compared to 64.5158 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.5297 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 56.9861

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 64.5158

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 5.3925 PKR (High: 66.8125 / Low: 61.4200). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1600 PKR (High: 55.4350 / Low: 55.2750).

October Spread (Volatile) ±5.3925

February Spread (Stable) ±0.1600

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 0.6554 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6554

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 69.5135) against the same month in 2017 (average: 54.3473), the exchange rate shifted by +15.1663 (+27.91%).

2018 Avg (December) 69.5135

2017 Avg (December) 54.3473

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	55.5326	55.0684	55.3312
February	55.4350	55.2750	55.3340
March	57.8553	55.2183	56.2004
April	57.8931	57.6875	57.8204
May	57.9566	57.7750	57.8449
June	60.8674	57.8000	59.3856
July	64.5933	60.7572	62.2935
August	62.0625	61.0378	61.6381
September	61.9375	61.4950	61.6798
October	66.8125	61.4200	64.9913
November	67.3140	66.5000	66.9787
December	69.9280	67.0950	69.5135

2018 BBD నుండి PKR చారిత్రక సమీక్ష