YEARLY HIGH
332.8645 IRR
YEARLY LOW
286.1383 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
313.8206 IRR

2017 PKR to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PKR to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 7, valuing the pair at 332.8645. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 286.1383.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 46.7262 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 303.0284 to the December average rate of 324.4040, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 332.8645 was up 14.35% compared to the 2016 peak of 291.0907, 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 166,432,241 IRR
2016 Average 143,941,820 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 143,069,152 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 23,363,088.85 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

332.2530
300.3716
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to IRR 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 308.5298, compared to 319.1114 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 10.5816 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 308.5298
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 319.1114

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 24.7139 IRR (High: 310.8522 / Low: 286.1383). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.9725 IRR (High: 311.2724 / Low: 308.3000).

January Spread (Volatile) ±24.7139
April Spread (Stable) ±2.9725

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 5.1922 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.1922

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 324.4040) against the same month in 2016 (average: 287.0096), the exchange rate shifted by +37.3944 (+13.03%).

2017 Avg (December) 324.4040
2016 Avg (December) 287.0096

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 310.8522 286.1383 303.0284
February 310.8822 307.5044 309.1330
March 312.6000 307.8180 309.6903
April 311.2724 308.3000 309.4452
May 311.4247 307.9660 309.8148
June 311.6548 307.9768 310.0671
July 313.4832 306.7636 310.2105
August 316.8626 308.1403 312.3775
September 317.5975 313.2702 315.8325
October 328.5151 316.2044 322.2475
November 331.9248 327.3101 329.5962
December 332.8645 319.0869 324.4040