2018 XCD to PKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

51.7496 PKR

YEARLY LOW

40.7529 PKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

44.9582 PKR

2018 XCD to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XCD to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 51.7496. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 40.7529.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.9967 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 40.9474 to the December average rate of 51.4429, 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 51.7496 was up 26.38% compared to the 2017 peak of 40.9476, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 258,748 PKR

2017 Average 194,815 PKR

Yearly Trough Low 203,765 PKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 54,983.57 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

52.4925

39.8979

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 42.1721, compared to 47.7443 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.5722 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 42.1721

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 47.7443

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 3.9907 PKR (High: 49.4440 / Low: 45.4534). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1184 PKR (High: 41.0242 / Low: 40.9058).

October Spread (Volatile) ±3.9907

February Spread (Stable) ±0.1184

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 0.4850 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4850

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 51.4429) against the same month in 2017 (average: 40.2192), the exchange rate shifted by +11.2237 (+27.91%).

2018 Avg (December) 51.4429

2017 Avg (December) 40.2192

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	41.0964	40.7529	40.9474
February	41.0242	40.9058	40.9494
March	42.8153	40.8639	41.5906
April	42.8433	42.6912	42.7895
May	42.8903	42.7559	42.8076
June	45.0445	42.7744	43.9478
July	47.8018	44.9629	46.0998
August	45.9288	45.1705	45.6147
September	45.8363	45.5089	45.6456
October	49.4440	45.4534	48.0963
November	49.8152	49.2128	49.5665
December	51.7496	49.6531	51.4429