2017 PKR to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0668 BOB

YEARLY LOW

0.0623 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0659 BOB

2017 PKR to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PKR to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 20, valuing the pair at 0.0668. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 0.0623.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0045 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0661 to the December average rate of 0.0636, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0668 was up 0.54% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0665, 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 33,411 BOB

2016 Average 32,939 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 31,159 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,252.33 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0666

0.0634

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PKR to BOB 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 0.0662, compared to 0.0656 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0662

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0656

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0033 BOB (High: 0.0656 / Low: 0.0623). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 BOB (High: 0.0664 / Low: 0.0660).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0033

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 0.0023 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0023

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 0.0662) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0662), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0000 (+0.04%).

2017 Avg (September) 0.0662

2016 Avg (September) 0.0662

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0668	0.0659	0.0661
February	0.0664	0.0657	0.0660
March	0.0663	0.0658	0.0661
April	0.0664	0.0660	0.0661
May	0.0665	0.0661	0.0663
June	0.0664	0.0659	0.0663
July	0.0665	0.0653	0.0661
August	0.0668	0.0656	0.0662
September	0.0668	0.0657	0.0662
October	0.0662	0.0656	0.0657
November	0.0665	0.0655	0.0660
December	0.0656	0.0623	0.0636