YEARLY HIGH
31.9474 PKR
YEARLY LOW
26.9236 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
29.2922 PKR

2017 ILS to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ILS to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 31.9474. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 26.9236.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.0239 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 27.4233 to the December average rate of 31.0557, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 31.9474 was up 13.99% compared to the 2016 peak of 28.0261, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 159,737 PKR
2016 Average 136,413 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 134,618 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 25,119.35 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

31.4190
27.0601
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS 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 28.6357, compared to 29.9486 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.3129 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 28.6357
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 29.9486

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 1.9646 PKR (High: 31.9474 / Low: 29.9828). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4121 PKR (High: 30.1726 / Low: 29.7606).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.9646
October Spread (Stable) ±0.4121

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.4132 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4132

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 31.0557) against the same month in 2016 (average: 27.3456), the exchange rate shifted by +3.7101 (+13.57%).

2017 Avg (December) 31.0557
2016 Avg (December) 27.3456

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 27.7957 26.9236 27.4233
February 28.7408 27.7726 28.1515
March 29.0114 28.2118 28.6618
April 29.0379 28.4361 28.7420
May 29.5721 28.8816 29.1796
June 29.9930 29.3915 29.6559
July 30.0805 29.3086 29.6262
August 29.6273 28.9174 29.2130
September 30.2024 29.3843 29.8772
October 30.1726 29.7606 29.9927
November 30.2100 29.5342 29.9270
December 31.9474 29.9828 31.0557