YEARLY HIGH
11.8299 PKR
YEARLY LOW
10.2704 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.8581 PKR

2017 MAD to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MAD to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 11.8299. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 10.2704.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5596 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.3999 to the December average rate of 11.5367, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 11.8299 was up 7.89% compared to the 2016 peak of 10.9651, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 59,150 PKR
2016 Average 53,417 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 51,352 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,797.84 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

11.6504
10.2862
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD 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 10.5174, compared to 11.1987 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6813 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.5174
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.1987

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.6885 PKR (High: 11.8299 / Low: 11.1414). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1170 PKR (High: 11.1955 / Low: 11.0785).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.6885
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1170

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1158 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1158

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 11.5367) against the same month in 2016 (average: 10.3618), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1748 (+11.34%).

2017 Avg (December) 11.5367
2016 Avg (December) 10.3618

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.4885 10.2704 10.3999
February 10.5144 10.3115 10.4166
March 10.5438 10.3425 10.4354
April 10.5901 10.3757 10.4565
May 10.7856 10.5321 10.6558
June 10.8583 10.6644 10.7403
July 11.1061 10.8179 10.9710
August 11.3383 11.0664 11.1415
September 11.3487 11.1495 11.2616
October 11.1955 11.0785 11.1458
November 11.2661 11.0383 11.1359
December 11.8299 11.1414 11.5367