YEARLY HIGH
0.6196 PKR
YEARLY LOW
0.5797 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5889 PKR

2017 DJF to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the DJF to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 0.6196. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 15, dropping to 0.5797.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0399 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5855 to the December average rate of 0.6081, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.84% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.6196 was up 4.32% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.5940, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,098 PKR
2016 Average 2,947 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 2,899 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 199.53 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.6103
0.5830
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DJF 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 0.5857, compared to 0.5921 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0064 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5857
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5921

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0301 PKR (High: 0.6196 / Low: 0.5895). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0054 PKR (High: 0.5886 / Low: 0.5832).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0301
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0054

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0013 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.6081) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.5872), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0209 (+3.56%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.6081
2016 Avg (December) 0.5872

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5892 0.5823 0.5855
February 0.5889 0.5828 0.5858
March 0.5894 0.5797 0.5853
April 0.5886 0.5832 0.5864
May 0.5895 0.5830 0.5857
June 0.5895 0.5824 0.5856
July 0.5937 0.5819 0.5881
August 0.5936 0.5837 0.5891
September 0.5944 0.5876 0.5901
October 0.5917 0.5858 0.5888
November 0.5917 0.5852 0.5885
December 0.6196 0.5895 0.6081