YEARLY HIGH
34.1938 PKR
YEARLY LOW
30.6698 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
32.2984 PKR

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 170,969 PKR
2016 Average 155,226 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 153,349 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,620.03 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

33.7132
31.1344
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 31.9916
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 32.6052

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.7937
April Spread (Stable) ±0.3886

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2467

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2017 Avg (December) 33.4983
2016 Avg (December) 30.8508

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