YEARLY HIGH
129.3679 IDR
YEARLY LOW
122.5154 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
127.0714 IDR

2017 PKR to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PKR to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 14, valuing the pair at 129.3679. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 122.5154.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.8525 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 127.7415 to the December average rate of 124.7223, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 129.3679 was down 2.80% compared to the 2016 peak of 133.0929, 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 64,683,944 IDR
2016 Average 63,525,922 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 61,257,706 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,426,238.44 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

128.7455
124.3566
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to IDR 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 127.2491, compared to 126.8937 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3554 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 127.2491
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 126.8937

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 5.9789 IDR (High: 128.4943 / Low: 122.5154). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2267 IDR (High: 127.4396 / Low: 126.2129).

December Spread (Volatile) ±5.9789
April Spread (Stable) ±1.2267

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 3.6574 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.6574

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 128.3797) against the same month in 2016 (average: 127.0433), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3365 (+1.05%).

2017 Avg (November) 128.3797
2016 Avg (November) 127.0433

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 129.1414 126.4167 127.7415
February 128.1494 126.4825 127.2213
March 128.7969 126.3690 127.4345
April 127.4396 126.2129 126.8876
May 127.8691 126.1914 127.1486
June 127.7587 126.1107 127.0613
July 127.9679 126.1199 126.8962
August 127.7547 125.7186 126.8646
September 127.8791 124.2140 126.1283
October 129.0472 127.4313 128.3712
November 129.3679 127.2630 128.3797
December 128.4943 122.5154 124.7223