YEARLY HIGH
7.4490 PKR
YEARLY LOW
6.6777 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.8229 PKR

2017 MVR to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MVR to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 7.4490. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 3, dropping to 6.6777.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7713 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.8085 to the December average rate of 7.0560, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 7.4490 was up 6.92% compared to the 2016 peak of 6.9671, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 37,245 PKR
2016 Average 34,298 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 33,389 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,856.26 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

7.0889
6.6948
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MVR 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 6.7726, compared to 6.8732 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.7726
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.8732

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.6881 PKR (High: 7.4490 / Low: 6.7608). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0641 PKR (High: 6.8715 / Low: 6.8074).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.6881
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0641

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0434 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0434

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 6.8609) against the same month in 2016 (average: 6.8941), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0332 (-0.48%).

2017 Avg (August) 6.8609
2016 Avg (August) 6.8941

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.8628 6.7697 6.8085
February 6.8315 6.7289 6.7803
March 6.8040 6.6939 6.7565
April 6.8276 6.7494 6.7915
May 6.8397 6.7051 6.7711
June 6.7992 6.6777 6.7276
July 6.8561 6.7366 6.7896
August 7.4490 6.7608 6.8609
September 6.8960 6.8080 6.8430
October 6.8715 6.8074 6.8356
November 6.9166 6.8022 6.8540
December 7.1844 6.8418 7.0560