YEARLY HIGH
0.0750 HKD
YEARLY LOW
0.0706 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0740 HKD

2017 PKR to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PKR to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 20, valuing the pair at 0.0750. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 0.0706.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0044 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0741 to the December average rate of 0.0719, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0750 was up 0.34% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0747, 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 37,496 HKD
2016 Average 37,064 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 35,299 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,197.24 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0747
0.0716
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to HKD 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 0.0742, compared to 0.0738 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0742
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0738

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0036 HKD (High: 0.0742 / Low: 0.0706). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 HKD (High: 0.0745 / Low: 0.0738).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0036
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 0.0022 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0022

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2017: 0.0743) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0740), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0003 (+0.36%).

2017 Avg (July) 0.0743
2016 Avg (July) 0.0740

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0748 0.0737 0.0741
February 0.0744 0.0737 0.0740
March 0.0748 0.0738 0.0742
April 0.0746 0.0738 0.0741
May 0.0748 0.0739 0.0743
June 0.0749 0.0740 0.0745
July 0.0750 0.0736 0.0743
August 0.0749 0.0736 0.0744
September 0.0744 0.0735 0.0741
October 0.0745 0.0738 0.0741
November 0.0746 0.0737 0.0741
December 0.0742 0.0706 0.0719