2018 XPF to PKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.3468 PKR

YEARLY LOW

1.1061 PKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.2005 PKR

2018 XPF to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XPF to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 1.3468. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 1.1061.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2407 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1314 to the December average rate of 1.3255, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.3468 was up 21.12% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.1119, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,734 PKR

2017 Average 4,980 PKR

Yearly Trough Low 5,531 PKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,203.46 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.3449

1.1120

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XPF 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 1.1560, compared to 1.2451 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0890 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1560

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2451

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.1060 PKR (High: 1.2914 / Low: 1.1854). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0260 PKR (High: 1.2199 / Low: 1.1939).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.1060

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0260

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 0.0434 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0434

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 1.3255) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.0787), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2468 (+22.88%).

2018 Avg (December) 1.3255

2017 Avg (December) 1.0787

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1517	1.1061	1.1314
February	1.1600	1.1305	1.1450
March	1.2057	1.1352	1.1618
April	1.2014	1.1723	1.1896
May	1.1648	1.1195	1.1461
June	1.1938	1.1304	1.1622
July	1.2701	1.1871	1.2209
August	1.2080	1.1698	1.1922
September	1.2199	1.1939	1.2044
October	1.2914	1.1854	1.2513
November	1.2876	1.2608	1.2760
December	1.3468	1.2731	1.3255