YEARLY HIGH
0.0317 LTL
YEARLY LOW
0.0090 LTL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0136 LTL

2017 PKR to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PKR to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.0317. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 0.0090.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0226 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0262 to the December average rate of 0.0092, the exchange rate registered a net change of -64.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0317 was down 0.02% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0317, 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 15,835 LTL
2016 Average 14,740 LTL
Yearly Trough Low 4,518 LTL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,317.03 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0330
0.0070
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to LTL 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 0.0178, compared to 0.0095 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0083 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0178
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0095

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0221 LTL (High: 0.0317 / Low: 0.0095). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 LTL (High: 0.0095 / Low: 0.0094).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0221
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0192 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0192

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0262) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0297), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0034 (-11.58%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0262
2016 Avg (January) 0.0297

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0317 0.0095 0.0262
February 0.0313 0.0095 0.0188
March 0.0312 0.0304 0.0308
April 0.0308 0.0095 0.0117
May 0.0096 0.0095 0.0095
June 0.0096 0.0095 0.0096
July 0.0096 0.0094 0.0095
August 0.0096 0.0094 0.0095
September 0.0095 0.0094 0.0095
October 0.0095 0.0094 0.0095
November 0.0096 0.0094 0.0095
December 0.0095 0.0090 0.0092