YEARLY HIGH
0.0182 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0143 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0166 BBD

2018 PKR to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PKR to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 14, valuing the pair at 0.0182. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0143.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0039 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0181 to the December average rate of 0.0144, the exchange rate registered a net change of -20.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0182 was down 5.79% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0193, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 PKR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 9,080 BBD
2017 Average 9,498 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 7,150 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,929.40 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0184
0.0140
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to BBD 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 0.0176, compared to 0.0155 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0020 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0176
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0155

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0013 BBD (High: 0.0163 / Low: 0.0150). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 BBD (High: 0.0181 / Low: 0.0180).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0013
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0181) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0191), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0010 (-5.46%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0181
2017 Avg (January) 0.0191

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0182 0.0180 0.0181
February 0.0181 0.0180 0.0181
March 0.0181 0.0173 0.0178
April 0.0173 0.0173 0.0173
May 0.0173 0.0173 0.0173
June 0.0173 0.0164 0.0168
July 0.0165 0.0155 0.0161
August 0.0164 0.0161 0.0162
September 0.0163 0.0161 0.0162
October 0.0163 0.0150 0.0154
November 0.0150 0.0149 0.0149
December 0.0149 0.0143 0.0144