YEARLY HIGH
0.6675 KGS
YEARLY LOW
0.5308 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6531 KGS

2017 PKR to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PKR to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 15, valuing the pair at 0.6675. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 0.5308.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1367 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6627 to the December average rate of 0.6408, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.6675 was down 7.92% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.7249, 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 333,747 KGS
2016 Average 333,923 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 265,419 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 68,328.02 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.6649
0.6386
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to KGS 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 0.6556, compared to 0.6506 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0049 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6556
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6506

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.1301 KGS (High: 0.6609 / Low: 0.5308). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0051 KGS (High: 0.6534 / Low: 0.6483).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1301
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0051

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0170 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0170

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 0.6599) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.6905), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0306 (-4.44%).

2017 Avg (March) 0.6599
2016 Avg (March) 0.6905

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6671 0.6583 0.6627
February 0.6658 0.6563 0.6607
March 0.6675 0.6509 0.6599
April 0.6541 0.6397 0.6488
May 0.6513 0.6421 0.6472
June 0.6611 0.6486 0.6543
July 0.6639 0.6499 0.6580
August 0.6609 0.5308 0.6469
September 0.6525 0.6456 0.6498
October 0.6534 0.6483 0.6505
November 0.6654 0.6515 0.6578
December 0.6614 0.6256 0.6408