YEARLY HIGH
161.6571 PKR
YEARLY LOW
104.1475 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
115.6567 PKR

2017 LVL to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LVL to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 28, valuing the pair at 161.6571. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 20, dropping to 104.1475.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 57.5096 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 146.0181 to the December average rate of 108.6945, the exchange rate registered a net change of -25.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 161.6571 was down 5.22% compared to the 2016 peak of 170.5527, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 808,286 PKR
2016 Average 828,564 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 520,738 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 287,547.91 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

164.7748
99.2344
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LVL 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 125.4738, compared to 105.8396 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 19.6343 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 125.4738
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 105.8396

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 56.3743 PKR (High: 160.6639 / Low: 104.2896). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0546 PKR (High: 105.8888 / Low: 104.8342).

February Spread (Volatile) ±56.3743
October Spread (Stable) ±1.0546

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 48.9638 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -48.9638

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 159.3131) against the same month in 2016 (average: 166.6873), the exchange rate shifted by -7.3742 (-4.42%).

2017 Avg (March) 159.3131
2016 Avg (March) 166.6873

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 160.4307 104.1744 146.0181
February 160.6639 104.2896 127.7048
March 161.6571 157.2698 159.3131
April 159.8004 104.2308 110.3493
May 105.3819 104.2416 104.7617
June 105.3894 104.1858 104.6961
July 106.0817 104.1475 105.1145
August 106.2000 104.4564 105.1742
September 106.2661 105.0444 105.4816
October 105.8888 104.8342 105.3058
November 105.8211 104.6170 105.2668
December 110.6629 105.3934 108.6945