YEARLY HIGH
8.9958 PKR
YEARLY LOW
7.2731 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.9189 PKR

2017 LSL to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LSL to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 8.9958. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 13, dropping to 7.2731.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7227 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.7300 to the December average rate of 8.2856, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 8.9958 was up 14.24% compared to the 2016 peak of 7.8743, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 44,979 PKR
2016 Average 35,729 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 36,365 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,613.63 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

8.3680
7.3802
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 7.9343, compared to 7.9034 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0309 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.9343
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.9034

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 1.3383 PKR (High: 8.9958 / Low: 7.6575). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2502 PKR (High: 8.2650 / Low: 8.0148).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.3383
June Spread (Stable) ±0.2502

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.3314 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3314

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 8.2856) against the same month in 2016 (average: 7.5561), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7295 (+9.66%).

2017 Avg (December) 8.2856
2016 Avg (December) 7.5561

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.9059 7.6080 7.7300
February 8.0977 7.7999 7.9337
March 8.4112 7.8163 8.1165
April 8.1009 7.5188 7.7881
May 8.1467 7.6900 7.9103
June 8.2650 8.0148 8.1274
July 8.1431 7.8092 8.0137
August 8.1634 7.8023 7.9455
September 8.2113 7.7737 8.0222
October 7.9027 7.4266 7.6908
November 7.7172 7.2731 7.4625
December 8.9958 7.6575 8.2856