YEARLY HIGH
88.0614 PKR
YEARLY LOW
75.8628 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
81.2119 PKR

2017 CAD to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CAD to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 88.0614. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 4, dropping to 75.8628.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.1986 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 79.2046 to the December average rate of 85.2080, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 88.0614 was up 5.32% compared to the 2016 peak of 83.6145, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 440,307 PKR
2016 Average 395,423 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 379,314 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 60,993.07 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

86.6722
76.1827
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 78.5313, compared to 83.8926 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.3613 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 78.5313
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 83.8926

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 6.0645 PKR (High: 88.0614 / Low: 81.9969). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2493 PKR (High: 82.9383 / Low: 81.6890).

December Spread (Volatile) ±6.0645
November Spread (Stable) ±1.2493

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 2.1999 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.1999

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 85.2080) against the same month in 2016 (average: 78.4891), the exchange rate shifted by +6.7189 (+8.56%).

2017 Avg (December) 85.2080
2016 Avg (December) 78.4891

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 80.4344 77.7417 79.2046
February 80.5835 78.7193 79.9877
March 79.0314 77.3562 78.2430
April 79.1310 76.7764 78.0251
May 78.2060 75.8628 77.0569
June 80.7162 77.2708 78.6703
July 84.4440 80.6371 82.7955
August 84.5711 82.3907 83.4428
September 87.4202 84.4218 85.7981
October 84.8381 81.6254 83.5982
November 82.9383 81.6890 82.5129
December 88.0614 81.9969 85.2080