2018 USD to PKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

139.8560 PKR

YEARLY LOW

110.1368 PKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

121.5019 PKR

2018 USD to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the USD to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 139.8560. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 110.1368.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 29.7192 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 110.6624 to the December average rate of 139.0270, 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 139.8560 was up 26.38% compared to the 2017 peak of 110.6629, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 699,280 PKR

2017 Average 526,498 PKR

Yearly Trough Low 550,684 PKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 148,595.84 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

141.8635

107.8260

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USD 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 113.9721, compared to 129.0316 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 15.0595 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 113.9721

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 129.0316

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 10.7849 PKR (High: 133.6250 / Low: 122.8401). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3200 PKR (High: 110.8700 / Low: 110.5500).

October Spread (Volatile) ±10.7849

February Spread (Stable) ±0.3200

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 1.3108 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3108

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 139.0270) against the same month in 2017 (average: 108.6945), the exchange rate shifted by +30.3325 (+27.91%).

2018 Avg (December) 139.0270

2017 Avg (December) 108.6945

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	111.0652	110.1368	110.6624
February	110.8700	110.5500	110.6679
March	115.7106	110.4367	112.4007
April	115.7862	115.3750	115.6408
May	115.9133	115.5500	115.6898
June	121.7349	115.6000	118.7712
July	129.1867	121.5144	124.5869
August	124.1250	122.0756	123.2761
September	123.8750	122.9900	123.3595
October	133.6250	122.8401	129.9827
November	134.6281	133.0000	133.9573
December	139.8560	134.1900	139.0270