YEARLY HIGH
82.8860 PKR
YEARLY LOW
72.1112 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
76.2998 PKR

2017 BND to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BND to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 82.8860. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 72.1112.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.7748 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 73.2127 to the December average rate of 80.7504, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 82.8860 was up 6.03% compared to the 2016 peak of 78.1728, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 414,430 PKR
2016 Average 379,424 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 360,556 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 53,873.95 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

81.5041
72.4589
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BND 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 74.6051, compared to 77.9946 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.3895 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 74.6051
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 77.9946

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 4.7866 PKR (High: 82.8860 / Low: 78.0994). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6693 PKR (High: 75.2879 / Low: 74.6186).

December Spread (Volatile) ±4.7866
April Spread (Stable) ±0.6693

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 0.7746 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7746

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 80.7504) against the same month in 2016 (average: 72.9601), the exchange rate shifted by +7.7903 (+10.68%).

2017 Avg (December) 80.7504
2016 Avg (December) 72.9601

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 74.0885 72.1112 73.2127
February 74.9402 73.3770 74.1339
March 75.5677 73.4711 74.5206
April 75.2879 74.6186 74.9479
May 75.8706 74.2188 75.1335
June 76.2521 75.1167 75.6821
July 77.6205 75.7736 76.6797
August 78.2703 76.6029 77.3010
September 78.8659 77.2766 78.1714
October 78.0186 76.9127 77.3968
November 78.6404 76.8911 77.6681
December 82.8860 78.0994 80.7504