YEARLY HIGH
0.4588 DOP
YEARLY LOW
0.4362 DOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4495 DOP

2017 PKR to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PKR to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 0.4588. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 0.4362.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0225 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4445 to the December average rate of 0.4447, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.4588 was up 2.89% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.4459, 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 229,378 DOP
2016 Average 219,459 DOP
Yearly Trough Low 218,113 DOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,264.22 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.4572
0.4434
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to DOP 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 0.4490, compared to 0.4501 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4490
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4501

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0221 DOP (High: 0.4583 / Low: 0.4362). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0030 DOP (High: 0.4463 / Low: 0.4433).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0221
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0030

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0113 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0113

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 0.4560) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.4422), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0139 (+3.13%).

2017 Avg (November) 0.4560
2016 Avg (November) 0.4422

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4463 0.4433 0.4445
February 0.4506 0.4442 0.4469
March 0.4528 0.4454 0.4497
April 0.4516 0.4485 0.4504
May 0.4547 0.4495 0.4510
June 0.4536 0.4503 0.4512
July 0.4522 0.4448 0.4495
August 0.4555 0.4462 0.4486
September 0.4541 0.4471 0.4491
October 0.4560 0.4495 0.4525
November 0.4588 0.4517 0.4560
December 0.4583 0.4362 0.4447