YEARLY HIGH
0.0371 ILS
YEARLY LOW
0.0313 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0342 ILS

2017 PKR to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PKR to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.0371. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 0.0313.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0058 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0365 to the December average rate of 0.0322, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0371 was down 2.07% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0379, 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 18,571 ILS
2016 Average 18,330 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 15,651 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,920.38 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0369
0.0318
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to ILS 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 0.0349, compared to 0.0334 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0349
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0334

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0021 ILS (High: 0.0334 / Low: 0.0313). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 ILS (High: 0.0336 / Low: 0.0331).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0021
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0365) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0376), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0012 (-3.10%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0365
2016 Avg (January) 0.0376

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0371 0.0360 0.0365
February 0.0360 0.0348 0.0355
March 0.0354 0.0345 0.0349
April 0.0352 0.0344 0.0348
May 0.0346 0.0338 0.0343
June 0.0340 0.0333 0.0337
July 0.0341 0.0332 0.0338
August 0.0346 0.0338 0.0342
September 0.0340 0.0331 0.0335
October 0.0336 0.0331 0.0333
November 0.0339 0.0331 0.0334
December 0.0334 0.0313 0.0322