2017 LRD to PKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1732 PKR

YEARLY LOW

0.8384 PKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0227 PKR

2017 LRD to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LRD to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 27, valuing the pair at 1.1732. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 26, dropping to 0.8384.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3348 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1176 to the December average rate of 0.8661, the exchange rate registered a net change of -22.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.1732 was down 6.08% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.2491, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,866 PKR

2016 Average 5,868 PKR

Yearly Trough Low 4,192 PKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,673.99 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.1617

0.8269

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 1.1142, compared to 0.9313 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1829 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1142

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9313

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.2625 PKR (High: 1.1715 / Low: 0.9089). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0153 PKR (High: 1.1201 / Low: 1.1048).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.2625

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0153

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.1929 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1929

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2017: 1.1338) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.1604), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0267 (-2.30%).

2017 Avg (July) 1.1338

2016 Avg (July) 1.1604

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1478	1.0965	1.1176
February	1.1201	1.1048	1.1125
March	1.1217	1.1033	1.1144
April	1.1188	1.1030	1.1130
May	1.1269	1.1031	1.1128
June	1.1274	1.1031	1.1147
July	1.1732	1.1080	1.1338
August	1.1715	0.9089	0.9409
September	0.9187	0.8959	0.9023
October	0.8999	0.8818	0.8898
November	0.8839	0.8384	0.8548
December	0.8818	0.8397	0.8661