2017 PKR to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.6569 AFN

YEARLY LOW

0.6276 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6452 AFN

2017 PKR to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PKR to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 14, valuing the pair at 0.6569. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 16, dropping to 0.6276.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0293 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6378 to the December average rate of 0.6371, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.6569 was down 1.28% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.6655, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 PKR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 328,470 AFN

2016 Average 323,648 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 313,819 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,651.03 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.6537

0.6354

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to AFN 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 0.6424, compared to 0.6480 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0056 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6424

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6480

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0265 AFN (High: 0.6542 / Low: 0.6276). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0044 AFN (High: 0.6511 / Low: 0.6467).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0265

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0044

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0150 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0150

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 0.6522) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.6328), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0194 (+3.06%).

2017 Avg (November) 0.6522

2016 Avg (November) 0.6328

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.6402	0.6350	0.6378
February	0.6409	0.6345	0.6374
March	0.6433	0.6334	0.6369
April	0.6485	0.6353	0.6431
May	0.6528	0.6429	0.6490
June	0.6539	0.6457	0.6504
July	0.6561	0.6441	0.6493
August	0.6567	0.6467	0.6508
September	0.6525	0.6457	0.6500
October	0.6511	0.6467	0.6486
November	0.6569	0.6494	0.6522
December	0.6542	0.6276	0.6371