YEARLY HIGH
293.7858 PKR
YEARLY LOW
274.9169 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
279.2219 PKR

2017 BHD to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BHD to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 293.7858. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 274.9169.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 18.8689 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 277.5648 to the December average rate of 288.2756, 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 293.7858 was up 5.20% compared to the 2016 peak of 279.2563, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,468,929 PKR
2016 Average 1,388,739 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 1,374,584 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 94,344.56 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

289.3466
276.4938
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BHD 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 277.8331, compared to 280.6108 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.7777 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 277.8331
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 280.6108

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 14.3866 PKR (High: 293.7858 / Low: 279.3992). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.2070 PKR (High: 280.0791 / Low: 277.8721).

December Spread (Volatile) ±14.3866
October Spread (Stable) ±2.2070

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 0.6162 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6162

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 288.2756) against the same month in 2016 (average: 278.0519), the exchange rate shifted by +10.2236 (+3.68%).

2017 Avg (December) 288.2756
2016 Avg (December) 278.0519

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 279.2837 274.9169 277.5648
February 279.3806 276.6324 278.0361
March 279.4604 275.1829 277.7530
April 279.0113 276.4669 278.1655
May 279.5010 276.4515 277.8933
June 279.3838 276.2164 277.5858
July 281.2302 276.1589 278.6952
August 281.5669 276.8686 278.9141
September 281.7877 278.5428 279.7321
October 280.0791 277.8721 279.1159
November 280.4679 277.3100 278.9320
December 293.7858 279.3992 288.2756