2017 PGK to PKR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PGK based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |