YEARLY HIGH
0.6670 PKR
YEARLY LOW
0.6248 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6346 PKR

2017 AOA to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AOA to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 0.6670. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 0.6248.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0422 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6307 to the December average rate of 0.6551, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.6670 was down 14.08% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.7763, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,335 PKR
2016 Average 3,219 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 3,124 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 210.82 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.6575
0.6283
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AOA 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 0.6314, compared to 0.6379 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0065 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6314
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6379

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0318 PKR (High: 0.6670 / Low: 0.6352). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0059 PKR (High: 0.6342 / Low: 0.6282).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0318
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0059

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.6551) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.6323), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0228 (+3.60%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.6551
2016 Avg (December) 0.6323

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6347 0.6248 0.6307
February 0.6349 0.6286 0.6318
March 0.6351 0.6254 0.6312
April 0.6342 0.6282 0.6320
May 0.6352 0.6283 0.6314
June 0.6352 0.6279 0.6310
July 0.6399 0.6277 0.6336
August 0.6401 0.6296 0.6339
September 0.6405 0.6331 0.6357
October 0.6382 0.6318 0.6347
November 0.6378 0.6305 0.6344
December 0.6670 0.6352 0.6551