2017 AWG to PKR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 AWG to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the AWG to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 61.8230. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 15, dropping to 57.6425.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.1805 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 58.1772 to the December average rate of 60.7789, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 61.8230 was up 5.39% compared to the 2016 peak of 58.6628, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AWG based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
AWG to PKR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 58.2105, compared to 59.0877 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8772 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 2.8397 PKR (High: 61.8230 / Low: 58.9833). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5313 PKR (High: 59.0815 / Low: 58.5502).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0600 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 60.7789) against the same month in 2016 (average: 58.3425), the exchange rate shifted by +2.4364 (+4.18%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58.4891 | 57.8722 | 58.1772 |
| February | 58.5223 | 57.9388 | 58.2156 |
| March | 58.5362 | 57.6425 | 58.1709 |
| April | 58.4526 | 57.8980 | 58.2433 |
| May | 58.5291 | 57.8719 | 58.1833 |
| June | 58.7129 | 57.8953 | 58.2726 |
| July | 59.0819 | 58.0210 | 58.5597 |
| August | 59.1561 | 58.1849 | 58.7067 |
| September | 59.1929 | 58.4717 | 58.7566 |
| October | 59.0815 | 58.5502 | 58.8182 |
| November | 59.2227 | 58.5515 | 58.9060 |
| December | 61.8230 | 58.9833 | 60.7789 |