YEARLY HIGH
16.9963 PKR
YEARLY LOW
15.0059 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.5880 PKR

2017 CNY to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CNY to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 16.9963. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 15, dropping to 15.0059.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9904 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.1701 to the December average rate of 16.4903, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.70% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 16.9963 was up 4.70% compared to the 2016 peak of 16.2339, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 CNY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 424,907 PKR
2016 Average 394,264 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 375,148 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 49,759.31 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

16.6224
15.0381
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY 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 15.2380, compared to 15.9381 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.2380
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.9381

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 1.1133 PKR (High: 16.9963 / Low: 15.8830). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1599 PKR (High: 15.3316 / Low: 15.1717).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.1133
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1599

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 0.1728 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1728

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 16.4903) against the same month in 2016 (average: 15.1323), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3580 (+8.97%).

2017 Avg (December) 16.4903
2016 Avg (December) 15.1323

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 15.3239 15.0170 15.1701
February 15.3316 15.1717 15.2489
March 15.2988 15.0059 15.1909
April 15.3949 15.1439 15.2238
May 15.3574 15.1099 15.2188
June 15.4755 15.2897 15.3756
July 15.6623 15.3999 15.5273
August 16.0453 15.6394 15.7678
September 16.3018 15.8180 16.0597
October 16.0169 15.7800 15.8869
November 16.0442 15.7627 15.8963
December 16.9963 15.8830 16.4903