YEARLY HIGH
0.2602 ETB
YEARLY LOW
0.2138 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2275 ETB

2017 PKR to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PKR to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 11, valuing the pair at 0.2602. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 7, dropping to 0.2138.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0464 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2156 to the December average rate of 0.2518, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2602 was up 21.17% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2148, 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 130,104 ETB
2016 Average 104,273 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 106,890 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 23,213.91 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2638
0.2112
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to ETB 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 0.2179, compared to 0.2371 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0193 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2179
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2371

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 0.0366 ETB (High: 0.2596 / Low: 0.2231). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0022 ETB (High: 0.2602 / Low: 0.2580).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0366
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0022

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 10 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0076 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0076

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 0.2594) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2129), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0465 (+21.85%).

2017 Avg (November) 0.2594
2016 Avg (November) 0.2129

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2172 0.2146 0.2156
February 0.2181 0.2138 0.2163
March 0.2190 0.2160 0.2171
April 0.2197 0.2164 0.2180
May 0.2223 0.2184 0.2196
June 0.2226 0.2190 0.2206
July 0.2228 0.2195 0.2210
August 0.2231 0.2203 0.2218
September 0.2247 0.2216 0.2229
October 0.2596 0.2231 0.2457
November 0.2602 0.2580 0.2594
December 0.2599 0.2471 0.2518