2018 WST to PKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

53.6755 PKR

YEARLY LOW

43.5312 PKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

47.2766 PKR

2018 WST to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the WST to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 53.6755. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 43.5312.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.1443 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 44.0047 to the December average rate of 53.3085, the exchange rate registered a net change of 21.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 53.6755 was up 22.39% compared to the 2017 peak of 43.8567, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 268,378 PKR

2017 Average 208,162 PKR

Yearly Trough Low 217,656 PKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 50,721.56 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

54.2389

43.0744

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST 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 44.9459, compared to 49.6074 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.6615 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 44.9459

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 49.6074

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 4.3590 PKR (High: 51.0579 / Low: 46.6989). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3419 PKR (High: 47.8553 / Low: 47.5134).

October Spread (Volatile) ±4.3590

September Spread (Stable) ±0.3419

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.5586 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5586

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 53.3085) against the same month in 2017 (average: 42.6890), the exchange rate shifted by +10.6195 (+24.88%).

2018 Avg (December) 53.3085

2017 Avg (December) 42.6890

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	44.8785	43.5728	44.0047
February	44.7005	43.8206	44.3214
March	45.7362	43.5312	44.4716
April	45.9762	45.2729	45.6014
May	45.3710	44.8059	45.0428
June	47.1433	44.9505	46.2335
July	49.9231	46.8235	48.0952
August	47.9519	47.1601	47.6239
September	47.8553	47.5134	47.6562
October	51.0579	46.6989	49.6052
November	51.7683	50.7633	51.3555
December	53.6755	51.3163	53.3085