YEARLY HIGH
1.8838 PKR
YEARLY LOW
1.4981 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5317 PKR

2017 KGS to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KGS to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 1.8838. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 15, dropping to 1.4981.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3857 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5089 to the December average rate of 1.5613, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.8838 was up 20.41% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.5645, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,419 PKR
2016 Average 7,497 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 7,491 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,928.37 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.5666
1.5037
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 1.5255, compared to 1.5379 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0124 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5255
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5379

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.3708 PKR (High: 1.8838 / Low: 1.5131). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0120 PKR (High: 1.5425 / Low: 1.5306).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.3708
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0120

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0169 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0169

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 1.5500) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.5260), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0240 (+1.57%).

2017 Avg (August) 1.5500
2016 Avg (August) 1.5260

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5191 1.4990 1.5089
February 1.5236 1.5020 1.5136
March 1.5363 1.4981 1.5155
April 1.5634 1.5289 1.5414
May 1.5575 1.5354 1.5452
June 1.5417 1.5127 1.5284
July 1.5386 1.5062 1.5198
August 1.8838 1.5131 1.5500
September 1.5489 1.5326 1.5389
October 1.5425 1.5306 1.5372
November 1.5348 1.5028 1.5203
December 1.5984 1.5119 1.5613