2017 PKR to LRD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1928 LRD

YEARLY LOW

0.8524 LRD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.9911 LRD

2017 PKR to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PKR to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 26, valuing the pair at 1.1928. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 27, dropping to 0.8524.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3404 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8949 to the December average rate of 1.1551, the exchange rate registered a net change of 29.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.1928 was up 31.72% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.9055, 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 596,395 LRD

2016 Average 426,545 LRD

Yearly Trough Low 426,196 LRD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 170,199.07 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.1991

0.8535

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to LRD 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 0.8976, compared to 1.0847 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1871 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8976

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0847

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.2466 LRD (High: 1.1002 / Low: 0.8536). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0124 LRD (High: 0.9052 / Low: 0.8928).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.2466

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0124

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, 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 0.0153 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0153

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 1.1703) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.8685), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3019 (+34.76%).

2017 Avg (November) 1.1703

2016 Avg (November) 0.8685

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.9120	0.8713	0.8949
February	0.9052	0.8928	0.8989
March	0.9063	0.8915	0.8974
April	0.9066	0.8938	0.8985
May	0.9065	0.8874	0.8986
June	0.9065	0.8870	0.8971
July	0.9025	0.8524	0.8823
August	1.1002	0.8536	1.0684
September	1.1161	1.0884	1.1083
October	1.1340	1.1112	1.1238
November	1.1928	1.1313	1.1703
December	1.1909	1.1340	1.1551