YEARLY HIGH
15.0861 PKR
YEARLY LOW
13.8234 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.3235 PKR

2017 GTQ to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GTQ to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 15.0861. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 13.8234.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2627 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.9201 to the December average rate of 14.7843, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 15.0861 was up 7.42% compared to the 2016 peak of 14.0435, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 75,431 PKR
2016 Average 68,864 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 69,117 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,313.68 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

14.8708
13.8337
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ 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 14.1873, compared to 14.4597 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2725 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.1873
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.4597

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.7551 PKR (High: 15.0861 / Low: 14.3310). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0787 PKR (High: 14.3500 / Low: 14.2712).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.7551
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0787

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1120 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1120

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 14.7843) against the same month in 2016 (average: 13.9611), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8232 (+5.90%).

2017 Avg (December) 14.7843
2016 Avg (December) 13.9611

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.0223 13.8234 13.9201
February 14.2578 13.9780 14.1375
March 14.2873 14.1715 14.2368
April 14.2990 14.2163 14.2765
May 14.3644 14.2117 14.2871
June 14.3582 14.1679 14.2655
July 14.4723 14.2867 14.3967
August 14.5569 14.3607 14.4698
September 14.5679 14.3677 14.4374
October 14.3500 14.2712 14.3255
November 14.4175 14.2543 14.3445
December 15.0861 14.3310 14.7843