2017 BAM to PKR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 BAM to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the BAM to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 67.8562. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 55.6740.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.1821 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 56.8632 to the December average rate of 65.8096, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 67.8562 was up 10.05% compared to the 2016 peak of 61.6582, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BAM based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
BAM 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 57.9796, compared to 63.6677 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.6881 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 4.3738 PKR (High: 67.8562 / Low: 63.4824). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0678 PKR (High: 63.6845 / Low: 62.6167).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.9787 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 65.8096) against the same month in 2016 (average: 56.4352), the exchange rate shifted by +9.3744 (+16.61%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57.7339 | 55.6740 | 56.8632 |
| February | 57.9344 | 56.2858 | 57.0671 |
| March | 58.2276 | 56.3862 | 57.2342 |
| April | 58.5885 | 56.6998 | 57.4051 |
| May | 60.2447 | 57.9426 | 59.2295 |
| June | 61.1395 | 59.7283 | 60.0787 |
| July | 63.0659 | 60.7773 | 61.9429 |
| August | 64.7476 | 63.0157 | 63.5208 |
| September | 65.1160 | 63.2980 | 64.2690 |
| October | 63.6845 | 62.6167 | 63.2903 |
| November | 64.3834 | 62.2855 | 63.1736 |
| December | 67.8562 | 63.4824 | 65.8096 |