2017 PKR to CRC Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 PKR to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the PKR to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 28, valuing the pair at 5.6518. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 5.0993.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5526 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.2674 to the December average rate of 5.2092, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 5.6518 was up 6.76% compared to the 2016 peak of 5.2939, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 PKR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
PKR to CRC Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 5.3463, compared to 5.4027 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0564 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.3259 CRC (High: 5.6518 / Low: 5.3259). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0515 CRC (High: 5.3449 / Low: 5.2934).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and March, 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 0.1881 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 5.4300) against the same month in 2016 (average: 5.1214), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3086 (+6.03%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.3155 | 5.2528 | 5.2674 |
| February | 5.3644 | 5.2582 | 5.3084 |
| March | 5.3704 | 5.2760 | 5.3264 |
| April | 5.3449 | 5.2934 | 5.3197 |
| May | 5.6518 | 5.3259 | 5.4300 |
| June | 5.4530 | 5.3962 | 5.4258 |
| July | 5.4884 | 5.3588 | 5.4351 |
| August | 5.5281 | 5.4234 | 5.4776 |
| September | 5.5081 | 5.3979 | 5.4693 |
| October | 5.4728 | 5.3947 | 5.4277 |
| November | 5.4454 | 5.3589 | 5.3973 |
| December | 5.3759 | 5.0993 | 5.2092 |