2017 PKR to KZT Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 PKR to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the PKR to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 5, valuing the pair at 3.2803. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 27, dropping to 2.9585.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3218 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.1633 to the December average rate of 3.0727, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 3.2803 was down 10.37% compared to the 2016 peak of 3.6599, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 PKR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
PKR to KZT Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 3.0431, compared to 3.1520 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1089 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.1801 KZT (High: 3.1763 / Low: 2.9963). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0390 KZT (High: 3.0076 / Low: 2.9686).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1101 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2017: 3.2012) against the same month in 2016 (average: 3.1756), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0256 (+0.81%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.2111 | 3.0863 | 3.1633 |
| February | 3.1137 | 2.9724 | 3.0532 |
| March | 3.0436 | 2.9944 | 3.0180 |
| April | 3.0076 | 2.9686 | 2.9850 |
| May | 3.0395 | 2.9585 | 2.9957 |
| June | 3.1283 | 2.9823 | 3.0432 |
| July | 3.1246 | 3.0568 | 3.0926 |
| August | 3.2142 | 3.1406 | 3.1667 |
| September | 3.2494 | 3.1885 | 3.2225 |
| October | 3.2803 | 3.1645 | 3.2012 |
| November | 3.1865 | 3.1210 | 3.1561 |
| December | 3.1763 | 2.9963 | 3.0727 |