YEARLY HIGH
0.0133 PKR
YEARLY LOW
0.0126 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0128 PKR

2017 LAK to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LAK to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.0133. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 26, dropping to 0.0126.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0007 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0129 to the December average rate of 0.0131, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0133 was up 1.84% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0131, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 67 PKR
2016 Average 64 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 63 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3.63 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0131
0.0126
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LAK 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 0.0129, compared to 0.0128 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0129
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0128

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0006 PKR (High: 0.0133 / Low: 0.0127). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 PKR (High: 0.0127 / Low: 0.0126).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0006
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.0131) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0128), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+1.70%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.0131
2016 Avg (December) 0.0128

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0131 0.0127 0.0129
February 0.0131 0.0128 0.0129
March 0.0131 0.0127 0.0129
April 0.0131 0.0128 0.0129
May 0.0131 0.0127 0.0129
June 0.0130 0.0126 0.0128
July 0.0130 0.0127 0.0128
August 0.0128 0.0126 0.0127
September 0.0128 0.0127 0.0127
October 0.0127 0.0126 0.0127
November 0.0127 0.0126 0.0127
December 0.0133 0.0127 0.0131