YEARLY HIGH
67.8545 PKR
YEARLY LOW
55.7110 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
60.8394 PKR

2017 BGN to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BGN to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 67.8545. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 55.7110.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.1435 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 56.8724 to the December average rate of 65.8266, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 67.8545 was up 10.02% compared to the 2016 peak of 61.6753, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 339,272 PKR
2016 Average 296,290 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 278,555 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 60,717.42 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

66.7220
55.9770
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN 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 57.9892, compared to 63.6895 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.7003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 57.9892
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 63.6895

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 4.3760 PKR (High: 67.8545 / Low: 63.4785). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0864 PKR (High: 63.7004 / Low: 62.6141).

December Spread (Volatile) ±4.3760
October Spread (Stable) ±1.0864

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 0.9989 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9989

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 65.8266) against the same month in 2016 (average: 56.4588), the exchange rate shifted by +9.3678 (+16.59%).

2017 Avg (December) 65.8266
2016 Avg (December) 56.4588

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 57.6193 55.7110 56.8724
February 57.7852 56.3107 57.0338
March 58.2134 56.4156 57.2430
April 58.5823 56.7521 57.4145
May 60.3339 58.1927 59.2508
June 61.1402 59.7171 60.1209
July 63.2261 60.7735 61.9952
August 64.7101 62.9998 63.5656
September 65.0598 63.2762 64.2671
October 63.7004 62.6141 63.2682
November 64.4553 62.2580 63.2144
December 67.8545 63.4785 65.8266