YEARLY HIGH
0.0901 PKR
YEARLY LOW
0.0637 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0728 PKR

2017 CDF to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CDF to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.0901. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 5, dropping to 0.0637.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0264 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0863 to the December average rate of 0.0689, the exchange rate registered a net change of -20.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0901 was down 21.31% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1145, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 451 PKR
2016 Average 543 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 319 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 132.00 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0883
0.0641
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CDF 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 0.0783, compared to 0.0674 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0109 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0783
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0674

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0074 PKR (High: 0.0901 / Low: 0.0828). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 PKR (High: 0.0675 / Low: 0.0668).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0074
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0044 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0044

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0863) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1132), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0269 (-23.79%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0863
2016 Avg (January) 0.1132

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0901 0.0828 0.0863
February 0.0843 0.0799 0.0824
March 0.0801 0.0775 0.0787
April 0.0776 0.0747 0.0762
May 0.0747 0.0732 0.0741
June 0.0735 0.0701 0.0720
July 0.0704 0.0646 0.0677
August 0.0683 0.0637 0.0661
September 0.0680 0.0672 0.0676
October 0.0675 0.0668 0.0672
November 0.0677 0.0664 0.0670
December 0.0708 0.0662 0.0689