YEARLY HIGH
4.6971 PKR
YEARLY LOW
4.4205 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.4864 PKR

2017 HNL to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the HNL to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 4.6971. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 4.4205.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2766 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.4823 to the December average rate of 4.5986, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 4.6971 was down 0.25% compared to the 2016 peak of 4.7090, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 23,485 PKR
2016 Average 23,002 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 22,102 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,382.93 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

4.6133
4.4366
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HNL 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 4.4667, compared to 4.5061 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0395 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.4667
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.5061

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.2429 PKR (High: 4.6971 / Low: 4.4542). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0317 PKR (High: 4.5259 / Low: 4.4943).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.2429
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0317

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0309 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0309

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 4.5986) against the same month in 2016 (average: 4.4924), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1062 (+2.36%).

2017 Avg (December) 4.5986
2016 Avg (December) 4.4924

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.5927 4.4205 4.4823
February 4.4720 4.4326 4.4514
March 4.4918 4.4411 4.4575
April 4.4962 4.4431 4.4731
May 4.4903 4.4436 4.4667
June 4.4895 4.4485 4.4692
July 4.5228 4.4609 4.4919
August 4.5259 4.4943 4.5055
September 4.5139 4.4625 4.5010
October 4.5037 4.4558 4.4814
November 4.4787 4.4431 4.4584
December 4.6971 4.4542 4.5986