YEARLY HIGH
3.3083 PKR
YEARLY LOW
2.8776 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.0538 PKR

2017 MUR to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MUR to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 3.3083. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 2.8776.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4306 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.9166 to the December average rate of 3.2153, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 3.3083 was up 9.73% compared to the 2016 peak of 3.0149, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 16,541 PKR
2016 Average 14,741 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 14,388 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,153.16 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

3.2452
2.8867
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR 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 2.9704, compared to 3.1371 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1667 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.9704
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.1371

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.1975 PKR (High: 3.3083 / Low: 3.1108). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0389 PKR (High: 3.0356 / Low: 2.9967).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1975
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0389

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0701 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0701

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 3.2153) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.9160), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2993 (+10.26%).

2017 Avg (December) 3.2153
2016 Avg (December) 2.9160

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.9559 2.8776 2.9166
February 2.9676 2.9182 2.9507
March 2.9846 2.9207 2.9575
April 3.0199 2.9460 2.9779
May 3.0366 2.9598 3.0052
June 3.0356 2.9967 3.0144
July 3.1534 3.0356 3.0815
August 3.2446 3.1374 3.1750
September 3.2089 3.1097 3.1662
October 3.1168 3.0739 3.0961
November 3.1573 3.0468 3.0887
December 3.3083 3.1108 3.2153