YEARLY HIGH
2.8371 HUF
YEARLY LOW
2.3412 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.6058 HUF

2017 PKR to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PKR to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 2.8371. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 2.3412.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4958 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.7768 to the December average rate of 2.4328, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.8371 was down 0.75% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.8584, 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 1,418,529 HUF
2016 Average 1,343,976 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 1,170,624 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 247,904.92 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.8112
2.3984
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to HUF 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 2.7299, compared to 2.4818 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2481 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.7299
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4818

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.1961 HUF (High: 2.5373 / Low: 2.3412). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0565 HUF (High: 2.7986 / Low: 2.7421).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1961
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0565

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1019 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 2.7768) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.7576), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0192 (+0.70%).

2017 Avg (January) 2.7768
2016 Avg (January) 2.7576

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.8371 2.7410 2.7768
February 2.7986 2.7421 2.7664
March 2.8160 2.7127 2.7672
April 2.8130 2.7309 2.7745
May 2.7281 2.6134 2.6726
June 2.6467 2.5856 2.6220
July 2.5994 2.4633 2.5286
August 2.4752 2.4139 2.4480
September 2.5155 2.4110 2.4544
October 2.5393 2.4711 2.5048
November 2.5586 2.4681 2.5220
December 2.5373 2.3412 2.4328