YEARLY HIGH
0.0168 PKR
YEARLY LOW
0.0135 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0151 PKR

2018 UZS to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the UZS to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 16, valuing the pair at 0.0168. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 13, dropping to 0.0135.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0033 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0136 to the December average rate of 0.0167, the exchange rate registered a net change of 22.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0168 was down 48.88% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0329, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 84 PKR
2017 Average 118 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 67 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16.71 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0170
0.0132
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UZS 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 0.0141, compared to 0.0160 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0141
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0160

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0013 PKR (High: 0.0163 / Low: 0.0150). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 PKR (High: 0.0135 / Low: 0.0135).

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

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.0167) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0134), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0033 (+24.42%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.0167
2017 Avg (December) 0.0134

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0137 0.0135 0.0136
February 0.0135 0.0135 0.0135
March 0.0142 0.0135 0.0138
April 0.0143 0.0142 0.0143
May 0.0145 0.0143 0.0144
June 0.0155 0.0145 0.0150
July 0.0166 0.0154 0.0159
August 0.0159 0.0157 0.0158
September 0.0158 0.0152 0.0155
October 0.0163 0.0150 0.0159
November 0.0163 0.0161 0.0162
December 0.0168 0.0161 0.0167