YEARLY HIGH
0.1961 PKR
YEARLY LOW
0.1769 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1861 PKR

2017 CRC to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CRC to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 0.1961. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 28, dropping to 0.1769.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0192 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1898 to the December average rate of 0.1921, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1961 was down 0.15% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1964, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 981 PKR
2016 Average 963 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 885 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 95.86 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1930
0.1816
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CRC 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 0.1871, compared to 0.1852 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1871
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1852

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.0108 PKR (High: 0.1878 / Low: 0.1769). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 PKR (High: 0.1889 / Low: 0.1871).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0108
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0038 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0038

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.1921) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1903), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0017 (+0.91%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.1921
2016 Avg (December) 0.1903

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1904 0.1881 0.1898
February 0.1902 0.1864 0.1884
March 0.1895 0.1862 0.1877
April 0.1889 0.1871 0.1880
May 0.1878 0.1769 0.1842
June 0.1853 0.1834 0.1843
July 0.1866 0.1822 0.1840
August 0.1844 0.1809 0.1826
September 0.1853 0.1815 0.1828
October 0.1854 0.1827 0.1842
November 0.1866 0.1836 0.1853
December 0.1961 0.1860 0.1921