2017 HTG to PKR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 HTG to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the HTG to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 7, valuing the pair at 1.7418. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 13, dropping to 1.5133.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2285 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5664 to the December average rate of 1.7018, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.7418 was down 5.81% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.8493, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 HTG based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
HTG 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 1.5702, compared to 1.6744 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1042 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 0.1739 PKR (High: 1.6957 / Low: 1.5218). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0197 PKR (High: 1.6808 / Low: 1.6612).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and March, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0354 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 1.6558) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.6335), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0222 (+1.36%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1.5869 | 1.5459 | 1.5664 |
| February | 1.5798 | 1.5471 | 1.5665 |
| March | 1.6158 | 1.5173 | 1.5672 |
| April | 1.5357 | 1.5149 | 1.5319 |
| May | 1.5361 | 1.5133 | 1.5240 |
| June | 1.6957 | 1.5218 | 1.6651 |
| July | 1.7062 | 1.6776 | 1.6911 |
| August | 1.7418 | 1.5872 | 1.6558 |
| September | 1.6808 | 1.6612 | 1.6695 |
| October | 1.6750 | 1.6474 | 1.6654 |
| November | 1.6702 | 1.6489 | 1.6625 |
| December | 1.7325 | 1.6407 | 1.7018 |