2017 PEN to PKR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 PEN to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the PEN to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 22, valuing the pair at 34.1938. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 30.6698.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.5240 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 31.3493 to the December average rate of 33.4983, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 34.1938 was up 6.06% compared to the 2016 peak of 32.2406, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PEN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
PEN to PKR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 31.9916, compared to 32.6052 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6136 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 1.7937 PKR (High: 32.7243 / Low: 30.9306). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3886 PKR (High: 32.4286 / Low: 32.0400).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.2467 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 33.4983) against the same month in 2016 (average: 30.8508), the exchange rate shifted by +2.6475 (+8.58%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31.9842 | 30.6698 | 31.3493 |
| February | 32.3622 | 31.7791 | 32.1667 |
| March | 32.4866 | 31.7387 | 32.0930 |
| April | 32.4286 | 32.0400 | 32.2621 |
| May | 32.4062 | 31.8485 | 32.0154 |
| June | 32.2815 | 31.8706 | 32.0634 |
| July | 32.6219 | 32.1229 | 32.3713 |
| August | 32.6713 | 32.2167 | 32.4494 |
| September | 32.7931 | 32.1930 | 32.4959 |
| October | 32.5631 | 32.1279 | 32.3837 |
| November | 32.7243 | 30.9306 | 32.4329 |
| December | 34.1938 | 32.5865 | 33.4983 |