YEARLY HIGH
1.1241 JPY
YEARLY LOW
1.0192 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0652 JPY

2017 PKR to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PKR to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 1.1241. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 14, dropping to 1.0192.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1049 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0992 to the December average rate of 1.0394, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.1241 was down 2.57% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.1538, 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 562,049 JPY
2016 Average 519,374 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 509,591 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 52,457.89 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.1052
1.0335
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to JPY 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 1.0728, compared to 1.0576 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0152 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0728
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0576

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0546 JPY (High: 1.0737 / Low: 1.0192). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0167 JPY (High: 1.0516 / Low: 1.0349).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0546
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0167

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 0.0323 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0323

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 1.0992) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.1293), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0301 (-2.67%).

2017 Avg (January) 1.0992
2016 Avg (January) 1.1293

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1241 1.0773 1.0992
February 1.0932 1.0651 1.0779
March 1.1020 1.0543 1.0790
April 1.0644 1.0311 1.0504
May 1.0911 1.0572 1.0709
June 1.0769 1.0443 1.0592
July 1.0839 1.0523 1.0681
August 1.0516 1.0349 1.0437
September 1.0712 1.0208 1.0498
October 1.0833 1.0612 1.0724
November 1.0847 1.0503 1.0718
December 1.0737 1.0192 1.0394