YEARLY HIGH
0.0132 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.0114 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0123 CAD

2017 PKR to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PKR to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 4, valuing the pair at 0.0132. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 0.0114.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0018 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0126 to the December average rate of 0.0117, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0132 was down 5.17% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0139, 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 6,591 CAD
2016 Average 6,328 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 5,678 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 912.99 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0131
0.0115
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to CAD 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 0.0127, compared to 0.0119 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0127
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0119

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0008 CAD (High: 0.0122 / Low: 0.0114). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 CAD (High: 0.0122 / Low: 0.0121).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0008
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 0.0130) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0124), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0006 (+5.03%).

2017 Avg (May) 0.0130
2016 Avg (May) 0.0124

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0129 0.0124 0.0126
February 0.0127 0.0124 0.0125
March 0.0129 0.0127 0.0128
April 0.0130 0.0126 0.0128
May 0.0132 0.0128 0.0130
June 0.0129 0.0124 0.0127
July 0.0124 0.0118 0.0121
August 0.0121 0.0118 0.0120
September 0.0118 0.0114 0.0117
October 0.0123 0.0118 0.0120
November 0.0122 0.0121 0.0121
December 0.0122 0.0114 0.0117