2017 KES to PKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0752 PKR

YEARLY LOW

0.9986 PKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0183 PKR

2017 KES to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KES to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 1.0752. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 0.9986.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0766 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0087 to the December average rate of 1.0543, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.0752 was up 3.10% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.0429, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,376 PKR

2016 Average 5,158 PKR

Yearly Trough Low 4,993 PKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 383.14 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.0588

1.0042

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KES 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 1.0134, compared to 1.0233 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0099 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0134

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0233

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0541 PKR (High: 1.0752 / Low: 1.0212). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0107 PKR (High: 1.0188 / Low: 1.0080).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0541

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0107

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0046 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0046

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 1.0543) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.0256), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0287 (+2.80%).

2017 Avg (December) 1.0543

2016 Avg (December) 1.0256

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0224	0.9986	1.0087
February	1.0184	1.0038	1.0116
March	1.0237	1.0093	1.0186
April	1.0188	1.0080	1.0145
May	1.0201	1.0089	1.0150
June	1.0187	1.0046	1.0119
July	1.0226	1.0018	1.0124
August	1.0256	1.0079	1.0159
September	1.0322	1.0170	1.0227
October	1.0240	1.0124	1.0181
November	1.0234	1.0089	1.0164
December	1.0752	1.0212	1.0543