2017 PKR to LBP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 PKR to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the PKR to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 8, valuing the pair at 14.5270. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 13.6466.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8805 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.4087 to the December average rate of 13.9528, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 14.5270 was up 0.16% compared to the 2016 peak of 14.5037, 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 LBP 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 14.3929, compared to 14.2695 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1235 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.8417 LBP (High: 14.4883 / Low: 13.6466). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1439 LBP (High: 14.4812 / Low: 14.3373).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and May, 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 0.4219 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 14.3747) against the same month in 2016 (average: 14.4086), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0338 (-0.23%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14.5018 | 14.3535 | 14.4087 |
| February | 14.5015 | 14.3160 | 14.3943 |
| March | 14.4323 | 14.2610 | 14.3699 |
| April | 14.4956 | 14.3439 | 14.3921 |
| May | 14.5065 | 14.3420 | 14.4009 |
| June | 14.4812 | 14.3373 | 14.3916 |
| July | 14.4414 | 14.2249 | 14.3130 |
| August | 14.4343 | 14.2688 | 14.3198 |
| September | 14.4466 | 14.2305 | 14.3064 |
| October | 14.5001 | 14.2702 | 14.3499 |
| November | 14.5270 | 14.2812 | 14.3747 |
| December | 14.4883 | 13.6466 | 13.9528 |