2017 PKR to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

16.8023 BIF

YEARLY LOW

15.8641 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

16.3608 BIF

2017 PKR to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PKR to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 26, valuing the pair at 16.8023. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 15.8641.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9382 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.0546 to the December average rate of 16.1870, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 16.8023 was up 4.20% compared to the 2016 peak of 16.1253, 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 8,401,147 BIF

2016 Average 7,720,427 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 7,932,029 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 469,118.33 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

16.7403

15.9922

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to BIF 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 16.2202, compared to 16.5014 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2813 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.2202

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.5014

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.8775 BIF (High: 16.7415 / Low: 15.8641). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1646 BIF (High: 16.5536 / Low: 16.3890).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.8775

June Spread (Stable) ±0.1646

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.4910 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4910

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2017: 16.6530) against the same month in 2016 (average: 15.9285), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7245 (+4.55%).

2017 Avg (October) 16.6530

2016 Avg (October) 15.9285

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	16.2516	15.9554	16.0546
February	16.3571	16.0330	16.1543
March	16.4809	16.1080	16.1984
April	16.3246	16.1379	16.1865
May	16.4841	16.1299	16.2573
June	16.5536	16.3890	16.4700
July	16.5107	16.0914	16.4111
August	16.6577	16.4016	16.5288
September	16.6510	16.3662	16.5507
October	16.8023	16.5524	16.6530
November	16.7979	16.5782	16.6780
December	16.7415	15.8641	16.1870