YEARLY HIGH
1.2446 ALL
YEARLY LOW
1.0024 ALL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1309 ALL

2017 PKR to ALL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PKR to ALL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 1.2446. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 1.0024.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2423 ALL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2258 to the December average rate of 1.0361, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.2446 was up 0.55% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.2378, 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 622,322 ALL
2016 Average 592,664 ALL
Yearly Trough Low 501,181 ALL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 121,141.19 ALL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.2447
1.0172
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to ALL 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 1.1916, compared to 1.0702 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1214 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1916
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0702

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0733 ALL (High: 1.0757 / Low: 1.0024). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0196 ALL (High: 1.0930 / Low: 1.0734).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0733
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0196

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0451 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0451

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 1.2258) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.2115), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0142 (+1.18%).

2017 Avg (January) 1.2258
2016 Avg (January) 1.2115

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2446 1.2100 1.2258
February 1.2259 1.2039 1.2158
March 1.2256 1.1885 1.2090
April 1.2220 1.1779 1.2060
May 1.1828 1.1418 1.1609
June 1.1401 1.1085 1.1325
July 1.1139 1.0798 1.0944
August 1.0741 1.0512 1.0662
September 1.0795 1.0486 1.0635
October 1.0930 1.0734 1.0807
November 1.0937 1.0616 1.0805
December 1.0757 1.0024 1.0361