YEARLY HIGH
0.1733 ARS
YEARLY LOW
0.1442 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1572 ARS

2017 PKR to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PKR to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 0.1733. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 15, dropping to 0.1442.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0291 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1518 to the December average rate of 0.1631, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1733 was up 13.31% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1530, 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 86,668 ARS
2016 Average 70,472 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 72,125 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,542.99 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1681
0.1443
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to ARS 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 0.1498, compared to 0.1645 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0148 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1498
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1645

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0153 ARS (High: 0.1733 / Low: 0.1581). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0036 ARS (High: 0.1499 / Low: 0.1464).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0153
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0036

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0033 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0033

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.1631) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1512), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0119 (+7.90%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.1631
2016 Avg (December) 0.1512

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1542 0.1504 0.1518
February 0.1507 0.1469 0.1486
March 0.1499 0.1464 0.1482
April 0.1481 0.1442 0.1463
May 0.1545 0.1455 0.1499
June 0.1589 0.1513 0.1538
July 0.1696 0.1573 0.1633
August 0.1692 0.1618 0.1656
September 0.1667 0.1606 0.1634
October 0.1681 0.1644 0.1657
November 0.1679 0.1636 0.1661
December 0.1733 0.1581 0.1631