YEARLY HIGH
16.0467 PKR
YEARLY LOW
14.9650 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.1777 PKR

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 80,234 PKR
2016 Average 75,898 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 74,825 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,408.72 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

15.7868
15.0220
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.1136
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.2418

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.8042
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0972

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0654 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0654

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2017 Avg (December) 15.7230
2016 Avg (December) 15.1397

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