YEARLY HIGH
0.9812 PKR
YEARLY LOW
0.8896 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9392 PKR

2017 JPY to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the JPY to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 14, valuing the pair at 0.9812. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.8896.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0916 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9099 to the December average rate of 0.9625, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.9812 was down 6.26% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.0467, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 490,589 PKR
2016 Average 482,677 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 444,801 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 45,788.31 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.9677
0.9046
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY 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 0.9325, compared to 0.9459 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0134 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9325
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9459

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0499 PKR (High: 0.9812 / Low: 0.9313). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0154 PKR (High: 0.9663 / Low: 0.9509).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0499
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0154

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0202 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0202

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.9625) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.9031), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0594 (+6.58%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.9625
2016 Avg (December) 0.9031

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9282 0.8896 0.9099
February 0.9389 0.9148 0.9277
March 0.9485 0.9075 0.9270
April 0.9698 0.9395 0.9521
May 0.9459 0.9165 0.9339
June 0.9575 0.9286 0.9442
July 0.9503 0.9226 0.9363
August 0.9663 0.9509 0.9581
September 0.9797 0.9335 0.9527
October 0.9423 0.9231 0.9325
November 0.9522 0.9219 0.9331
December 0.9812 0.9313 0.9625