YEARLY HIGH
2.2924 PKR
YEARLY LOW
2.1798 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.2249 PKR

2017 DOP to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the DOP to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 2.2924. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 2.1798.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1126 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2496 to the December average rate of 2.2496, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.2924 was down 1.04% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.3164, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,462 PKR
2016 Average 11,392 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 10,899 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 562.87 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.2553
2.1872
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP 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 2.2275, compared to 2.2222 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0053 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2275
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2222

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.1103 PKR (High: 2.2924 / Low: 2.1821). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0153 PKR (High: 2.2559 / Low: 2.2406).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1103
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0153

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0172 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0172

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 2.2496) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.2533), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0037 (-0.17%).

2017 Avg (December) 2.2496
2016 Avg (December) 2.2533

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.2559 2.2406 2.2496
February 2.2511 2.2194 2.2377
March 2.2450 2.2083 2.2237
April 2.2296 2.2141 2.2203
May 2.2245 2.1992 2.2174
June 2.2208 2.2048 2.2162
July 2.2484 2.2113 2.2249
August 2.2413 2.1956 2.2293
September 2.2367 2.2023 2.2266
October 2.2249 2.1931 2.2101
November 2.2140 2.1798 2.1929
December 2.2924 2.1821 2.2496