YEARLY HIGH
34.4612 PKR
YEARLY LOW
31.8437 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
33.0119 PKR

2017 PGK to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PGK to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 34.4612. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 7, dropping to 31.8437.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.6175 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 32.9435 to the December average rate of 33.7874, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 34.4612 was down 1.37% compared to the 2016 peak of 34.9406, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 172,306 PKR
2016 Average 167,262 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 159,219 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,087.46 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

33.9058
32.4858
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK 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 32.9182, compared to 33.1057 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1875 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 32.9182
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 33.1057

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 1.8452 PKR (High: 34.4612 / Low: 32.6160). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2697 PKR (High: 32.9683 / Low: 32.6986).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.8452
November Spread (Stable) ±0.2697

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.4236 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4236

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 33.7874) against the same month in 2016 (average: 33.0158), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7716 (+2.34%).

2017 Avg (December) 33.7874
2016 Avg (December) 33.0158

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 33.0330 32.6189 32.9435
February 33.3508 32.8750 33.1501
March 33.2506 32.6232 33.0276
April 33.0670 31.8437 32.6041
May 33.1204 31.8854 32.9334
June 33.0812 31.8486 32.8504
July 33.4311 32.1977 33.0955
August 33.2602 32.4647 33.0654
September 33.0523 32.5257 32.9433
October 33.1934 32.7608 32.9215
November 32.9683 32.6986 32.8209
December 34.4612 32.6160 33.7874