YEARLY HIGH
149.4148 PKR
YEARLY LOW
126.0835 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
135.7104 PKR

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 747,074 PKR
2016 Average 709,504 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 630,417 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 116,656.77 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

147.3548
127.5634
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 131.8561
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 139.5646

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

December Spread (Volatile) ±8.0671
May Spread (Stable) ±2.2528

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5442

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2017 Avg (December) 145.7055
2016 Avg (December) 130.7412

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