YEARLY HIGH
11.1121 PKR
YEARLY LOW
0.0005 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2401 PKR

2018 VEF to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the VEF to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 11.1121. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 26, dropping to 0.0005.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.1116 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.9547 to the December average rate of 0.0006, the exchange rate registered a net change of -99.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 11.1121 was up 0.33% compared to the 2017 peak of 11.0759, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 55,560 PKR
2017 Average 52,140 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 2 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 55,557.92 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

12.0501
-1.0949
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF 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 2.4796, compared to 0.0007 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.4789 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4796
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0007

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 11.0812 PKR (High: 11.0850 / Low: 0.0038). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 PKR (High: 0.0005 / Low: 0.0005).

February Spread (Volatile) ±11.0812
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 7.0406 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.0406

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 10.9547) against the same month in 2017 (average: 10.4775), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4772 (+4.55%).

2018 Avg (January) 10.9547
2017 Avg (January) 10.4775

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.1121 10.5483 10.9547
February 11.0850 0.0038 3.9141
March 0.0038 0.0029 0.0031
April 0.0029 0.0017 0.0024
May 0.0017 0.0014 0.0016
June 0.0015 0.0014 0.0015
July 0.0016 0.0011 0.0014
August 0.0012 0.0005 0.0007
September 0.0005 0.0005 0.0005
October 0.0005 0.0005 0.0005
November 0.0005 0.0005 0.0005
December 0.0006 0.0005 0.0006