2017 GBP to PKR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 GBP to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the GBP to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 149.4148. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 126.0835.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 23.3314 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 129.2126 to the December average rate of 145.7055, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 149.4148 was down 4.57% compared to the 2016 peak of 156.5768, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GBP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
GBP to PKR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 131.8561, compared to 139.5646 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.7085 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 8.0671 PKR (High: 149.4148 / Low: 141.3477). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.2528 PKR (High: 136.5373 / Low: 134.2844).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and May, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.5442 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 145.7055) against the same month in 2016 (average: 130.7412), the exchange rate shifted by +14.9643 (+11.45%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 132.6284 | 126.0835 | 129.2126 |
| February | 132.6890 | 129.7266 | 130.7848 |
| March | 131.6328 | 126.7072 | 129.2406 |
| April | 136.2054 | 129.6074 | 132.5490 |
| May | 136.5373 | 134.2844 | 135.3616 |
| June | 136.3047 | 132.6861 | 133.9881 |
| July | 138.0541 | 135.0282 | 136.7482 |
| August | 139.3662 | 134.2465 | 136.2689 |
| September | 143.2441 | 135.9296 | 140.4752 |
| October | 141.8529 | 137.2159 | 139.0034 |
| November | 142.5036 | 137.2295 | 139.1867 |
| December | 149.4148 | 141.3477 | 145.7055 |