YEARLY HIGH
0.1942 MDL
YEARLY LOW
0.1546 MDL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1754 MDL

2017 PKR to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PKR to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.1942. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.1546.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0396 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1917 to the December average rate of 0.1581, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1942 was down 1.23% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1966, 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 97,096 MDL
2016 Average 94,952 MDL
Yearly Trough Low 77,312 MDL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,784.30 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1951
0.1548
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to MDL 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 0.1842, compared to 0.1665 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0177 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1842
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1665

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.0101 MDL (High: 0.1832 / Low: 0.1731). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0022 MDL (High: 0.1916 / Low: 0.1895).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0101
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0022

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0079 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0079

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.1917) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1938), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0021 (-1.06%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.1917
2016 Avg (January) 0.1938

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1942 0.1899 0.1917
February 0.1916 0.1895 0.1903
March 0.1910 0.1845 0.1880
April 0.1860 0.1832 0.1843
May 0.1832 0.1731 0.1770
June 0.1751 0.1727 0.1739
July 0.1739 0.1710 0.1723
August 0.1714 0.1678 0.1699
September 0.1699 0.1658 0.1675
October 0.1672 0.1636 0.1654
November 0.1684 0.1626 0.1660
December 0.1635 0.1546 0.1581