2017 PKR to BAM Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0180 BAM

YEARLY LOW

0.0147 BAM

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0165 BAM

2017 PKR to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PKR to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.0180. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0147.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0032 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0176 to the December average rate of 0.0152, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0180 was down 0.07% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0180, 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 8,981 BAM

2016 Average 8,443 BAM

Yearly Trough Low 7,369 BAM

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,612.32 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0178

0.0150

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PKR to BAM 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 0.0173, compared to 0.0157 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0173

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0157

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0010 BAM (High: 0.0158 / Low: 0.0147). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 BAM (High: 0.0160 / Low: 0.0157).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0010

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0176) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0172), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0004 (+2.51%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0176

2016 Avg (January) 0.0172

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0180	0.0173	0.0176
February	0.0178	0.0173	0.0175
March	0.0177	0.0172	0.0175
April	0.0176	0.0171	0.0174
May	0.0173	0.0166	0.0169
June	0.0167	0.0164	0.0166
July	0.0165	0.0159	0.0161
August	0.0159	0.0154	0.0157
September	0.0158	0.0154	0.0156
October	0.0160	0.0157	0.0158
November	0.0161	0.0155	0.0158
December	0.0158	0.0147	0.0152