YEARLY HIGH
0.1230 PKR
YEARLY LOW
0.1152 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1170 PKR

2017 KPW to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KPW to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 0.1230. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 0.1152.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0078 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1163 to the December average rate of 0.1208, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1230 was up 5.20% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1169, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 615 PKR
2016 Average 582 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 576 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 38.88 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1212
0.1158
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KPW 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 0.1164, compared to 0.1176 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1164
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1176

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0059 PKR (High: 0.1230 / Low: 0.1171). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 PKR (High: 0.1169 / Low: 0.1158).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0059
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

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 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.1208) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1164), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0043 (+3.72%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.1208
2016 Avg (December) 0.1164

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1170 0.1152 0.1163
February 0.1170 0.1159 0.1165
March 0.1171 0.1153 0.1163
April 0.1169 0.1158 0.1165
May 0.1171 0.1158 0.1164
June 0.1171 0.1158 0.1163
July 0.1179 0.1157 0.1168
August 0.1180 0.1161 0.1169
September 0.1181 0.1167 0.1172
October 0.1177 0.1165 0.1170
November 0.1176 0.1162 0.1170
December 0.1230 0.1171 0.1208