2017 PKR to LAK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

79.4685 LAK

YEARLY LOW

75.1391 LAK

YEARLY AVERAGE

78.0560 LAK

2017 PKR to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PKR to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 25, valuing the pair at 79.4685. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 75.1391.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.3294 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 77.5777 to the December average rate of 76.5908, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 79.4685 was up 1.34% compared to the 2016 peak of 78.4214, 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 39,734,264 LAK

2016 Average 38,772,910 LAK

Yearly Trough Low 37,569,553 LAK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,164,710.97 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

79.2566

76.3484

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to LAK 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 77.7430, compared to 78.3690 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6260 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 77.7430

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 78.3690

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 3.8453 LAK (High: 78.9844 / Low: 75.1391). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6369 LAK (High: 79.3157 / Low: 78.6788).

December Spread (Volatile) ±3.8453

October Spread (Stable) ±0.6369

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 2.4235 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.4235

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 78.7049) against the same month in 2016 (average: 77.2856), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4193 (+1.84%).

2017 Avg (August) 78.7049

2016 Avg (August) 77.2856

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	78.6740	76.0988	77.5777
February	78.3337	76.4218	77.5740
March	78.7392	76.3770	77.5833
April	78.3734	76.2988	77.6319
May	78.6634	76.2351	77.6878
June	79.1909	76.7487	78.4031
July	78.8071	76.7097	78.2886
August	79.4685	78.0132	78.7049
September	78.9941	78.1623	78.6988
October	79.3157	78.6788	78.9164
November	79.4529	78.6139	79.0142
December	78.9844	75.1391	76.5908