2017 BIF to PKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0630 PKR

YEARLY LOW

0.0595 PKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0611 PKR

2017 BIF to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BIF to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 0.0630. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 26, dropping to 0.0595.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0035 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0623 to the December average rate of 0.0618, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0630 was down 7.10% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0679, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 315 PKR

2016 Average 324 PKR

Yearly Trough Low 298 PKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 17.60 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0625

0.0597

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF 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 0.0617, compared to 0.0606 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0617

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0606

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0033 PKR (High: 0.0630 / Low: 0.0597). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 PKR (High: 0.0610 / Low: 0.0604).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0033

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.0618) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0625), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0007 (-1.18%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.0618

2016 Avg (December) 0.0625

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0627	0.0615	0.0623
February	0.0624	0.0611	0.0619
March	0.0621	0.0607	0.0617
April	0.0620	0.0613	0.0618
May	0.0620	0.0607	0.0615
June	0.0610	0.0604	0.0607
July	0.0621	0.0606	0.0609
August	0.0610	0.0600	0.0605
September	0.0611	0.0601	0.0604
October	0.0604	0.0595	0.0600
November	0.0603	0.0595	0.0600
December	0.0630	0.0597	0.0618