YEARLY HIGH
4.6677 AMD
YEARLY LOW
4.3460 AMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.5829 AMD

2017 PKR to AMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PKR to AMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 4.6677. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 4.3460.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3216 AMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.6381 to the December average rate of 4.4499, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 4.6677 was down 1.64% compared to the 2016 peak of 4.7457, 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 2,333,826 AMD
2016 Average 2,294,003 AMD
Yearly Trough Low 2,173,018 AMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 160,808.14 AMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

4.6608
4.4308
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to AMD 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 4.6236, compared to 4.5423 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0813 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.6236
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.5423

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.2589 AMD (High: 4.6049 / Low: 4.3460). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0423 AMD (High: 4.6586 / Low: 4.6163).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.2589
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0423

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1553 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1553

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 4.6381) against the same month in 2016 (average: 4.6276), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0105 (+0.23%).

2017 Avg (January) 4.6381
2016 Avg (January) 4.6276

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.6677 4.6023 4.6381
February 4.6586 4.6163 4.6417
March 4.6621 4.6032 4.6261
April 4.6464 4.6025 4.6264
May 4.6483 4.5801 4.6136
June 4.6282 4.5779 4.5957
July 4.5853 4.5181 4.5515
August 4.5840 4.5243 4.5458
September 4.5587 4.4961 4.5371
October 4.5905 4.5359 4.5641
November 4.6444 4.5726 4.6052
December 4.6049 4.3460 4.4499