YEARLY HIGH
65.5004 PKR
YEARLY LOW
53.5741 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
61.2631 PKR

2017 AZN to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AZN to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 65.5004. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 53.5741.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.9263 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 56.4865 to the December average rate of 64.0466, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 65.5004 was down 7.13% compared to the 2016 peak of 70.5296, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 327,502 PKR
2016 Average 327,109 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 267,870 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 59,631.53 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

64.8026
55.7305
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN 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 60.0757, compared to 62.4504 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.3747 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 60.0757
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 62.4504

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 5.8341 PKR (High: 59.5309 / Low: 53.6968). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7089 PKR (High: 62.3027 / Low: 61.5938).

February Spread (Volatile) ±5.8341
November Spread (Stable) ±0.7089

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.3629 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3629

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 64.0466) against the same month in 2016 (average: 59.1376), the exchange rate shifted by +4.9090 (+8.30%).

2017 Avg (December) 64.0466
2016 Avg (December) 59.1376

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 58.2324 53.5741 56.4865
February 59.5309 53.6968 57.4546
March 61.5556 58.4842 60.3300
April 63.1286 61.1068 62.2034
May 62.6567 61.4216 62.1714
June 62.2897 61.2857 61.8085
July 62.9154 61.6104 62.2788
August 63.0117 61.4450 62.1050
September 62.9052 61.7967 62.1723
October 62.8327 61.7676 62.1326
November 62.3027 61.5938 61.9672
December 65.5004 62.0000 64.0466