YEARLY HIGH
0.6542 INR
YEARLY LOW
0.5776 INR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6185 INR

2017 PKR to INR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PKR to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 0.6542. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.5776.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0766 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6506 to the December average rate of 0.5911, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.6542 was down 0.48% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.6574, 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 327,096 INR
2016 Average 320,758 INR
Yearly Trough Low 288,776 INR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 38,319.89 INR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.6565
0.5851
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to INR 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 0.6275, compared to 0.6095 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0179 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6275
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6095

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0347 INR (High: 0.6123 / Low: 0.5776). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0073 INR (High: 0.6542 / Low: 0.6469).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0347
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0073

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 0.0251 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0251

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.6506) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.6413), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0093 (+1.44%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.6506
2016 Avg (January) 0.6413

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6542 0.6469 0.6506
February 0.6440 0.6330 0.6389
March 0.6404 0.6153 0.6291
April 0.6211 0.6104 0.6155
May 0.6192 0.6110 0.6150
June 0.6199 0.6109 0.6156
July 0.6187 0.6081 0.6130
August 0.6127 0.5996 0.6083
September 0.6219 0.6034 0.6108
October 0.6230 0.6137 0.6178
November 0.6253 0.6090 0.6162
December 0.6123 0.5776 0.5911