YEARLY HIGH
6.4706 CLP
YEARLY LOW
5.5552 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.1625 CLP

2017 PKR to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PKR to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 4, valuing the pair at 6.4706. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 5.5552.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9154 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.3074 to the December average rate of 5.8485, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 6.4706 was down 7.33% compared to the 2016 peak of 6.9824, 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 3,235,323 CLP
2016 Average 3,230,379 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 2,777,607 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 457,716.10 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

6.4678
5.7922
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to CLP 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 6.2967, compared to 6.0283 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2684 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.2967
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.0283

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.6618 CLP (High: 6.2170 / Low: 5.5552). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1152 CLP (High: 6.2072 / Low: 6.0920).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.6618
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1152

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.1850 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1850

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 6.4115) against the same month in 2016 (average: 6.5104), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0989 (-1.52%).

2017 Avg (May) 6.4115
2016 Avg (May) 6.5104

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.4584 6.1821 6.3074
February 6.2072 6.0920 6.1356
March 6.4237 6.2206 6.3182
April 6.3541 6.1596 6.2561
May 6.4706 6.3325 6.4115
June 6.4303 6.2894 6.3516
July 6.3597 6.1424 6.2612
August 6.1894 5.9128 6.1191
September 6.0587 5.8539 5.9341
October 6.0692 5.8811 5.9877
November 6.1453 5.9428 6.0195
December 6.2170 5.5552 5.8485