2017 BOB to PKR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 BOB to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the BOB to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 16.0467. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 20, dropping to 14.9650.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0817 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.1237 to the December average rate of 15.7230, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 16.0467 was up 4.46% compared to the 2016 peak of 15.3612, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BOB based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
BOB 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 15.1136, compared to 15.2418 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1282 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.8042 PKR (High: 16.0467 / Low: 15.2426). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0972 PKR (High: 15.1569 / Low: 15.0597).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0654 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 15.7230) against the same month in 2016 (average: 15.1397), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5834 (+3.85%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15.1843 | 14.9727 | 15.1237 |
| February | 15.2307 | 15.0706 | 15.1455 |
| March | 15.2078 | 15.0858 | 15.1238 |
| April | 15.1569 | 15.0597 | 15.1172 |
| May | 15.1315 | 15.0269 | 15.0859 |
| June | 15.1711 | 15.0578 | 15.0857 |
| July | 15.3184 | 15.0486 | 15.1212 |
| August | 15.2429 | 14.9804 | 15.1086 |
| September | 15.2179 | 14.9650 | 15.1081 |
| October | 15.2522 | 15.1114 | 15.2277 |
| November | 15.2648 | 15.0345 | 15.1624 |
| December | 16.0467 | 15.2426 | 15.7230 |