2017 PKR to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.4700 LKR

YEARLY LOW

1.3771 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.4481 LKR

2017 PKR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PKR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 26, valuing the pair at 1.4700. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 1.3771.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0929 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4330 to the December average rate of 1.4099, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.4700 was up 2.42% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.4353, 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 734,988 LKR

2016 Average 697,869 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 688,538 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 46,449.82 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.4649

1.4049

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PKR to LKR 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 1.4478, compared to 1.4484 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4478

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4484

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0805 LKR (High: 1.4576 / Low: 1.3771). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0095 LKR (High: 1.4547 / Low: 1.4452).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0805

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0095

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0488 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0488

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2017: 1.4589) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.3919), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0670 (+4.82%).

2017 Avg (July) 1.4589

2016 Avg (July) 1.3919

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.4405	1.4289	1.4330
February	1.4555	1.4304	1.4408
March	1.4531	1.4321	1.4473
April	1.4547	1.4452	1.4511
May	1.4605	1.4484	1.4547
June	1.4685	1.4510	1.4599
July	1.4700	1.4464	1.4589
August	1.4575	1.4434	1.4534
September	1.4585	1.4450	1.4513
October	1.4628	1.4530	1.4582
November	1.4677	1.4513	1.4587
December	1.4576	1.3771	1.4099