YEARLY HIGH
1.7314 PKR
YEARLY LOW
1.5286 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6178 PKR

2017 INR to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the INR to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 1.7314. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 1.5286.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2028 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5371 to the December average rate of 1.6928, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.7314 was up 9.30% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.5842, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 INR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 432,862 PKR
2016 Average 389,732 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 382,151 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 50,710.59 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.7084
1.5215
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

INR 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 1.5945, compared to 1.6411 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0466 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5945
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6411

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0982 PKR (High: 1.7314 / Low: 1.6333). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0173 PKR (High: 1.5459 / Low: 1.5286).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0982
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0173

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 0.0188 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0188

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 1.6928) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.5453), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1475 (+9.55%).

2017 Avg (December) 1.6928
2016 Avg (December) 1.5453

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5459 1.5286 1.5371
February 1.5799 1.5527 1.5653
March 1.6253 1.5616 1.5898
April 1.6384 1.6100 1.6247
May 1.6367 1.6149 1.6261
June 1.6368 1.6132 1.6243
July 1.6446 1.6163 1.6312
August 1.6679 1.6320 1.6439
September 1.6572 1.6081 1.6374
October 1.6295 1.6051 1.6186
November 1.6421 1.5991 1.6230
December 1.7314 1.6333 1.6928