YEARLY HIGH
0.3122 PKR
YEARLY LOW
0.2869 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2926 PKR

2017 MRO to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MRO to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 0.3122. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 3, dropping to 0.2869.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0253 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2918 to the December average rate of 0.3059, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.3122 was down 8.13% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.3398, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,561 PKR
2016 Average 1,493 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 1,434 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 126.31 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.3076
0.2870
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MRO 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 0.2913, compared to 0.2938 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0025 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2913
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2938

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0156 PKR (High: 0.3122 / Low: 0.2966). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0021 PKR (High: 0.2932 / Low: 0.2911).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0156
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0021

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0015 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0015

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.3059) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2926), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0133 (+4.55%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.3059
2016 Avg (December) 0.2926

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2934 0.2891 0.2918
February 0.2932 0.2911 0.2919
March 0.2939 0.2905 0.2915
April 0.2922 0.2902 0.2912
May 0.2921 0.2899 0.2910
June 0.2917 0.2890 0.2906
July 0.2948 0.2877 0.2908
August 0.2926 0.2874 0.2893
September 0.2914 0.2869 0.2887
October 0.2968 0.2872 0.2917
November 0.2983 0.2955 0.2966
December 0.3122 0.2966 0.3059