YEARLY HIGH
13.2287 MMK
YEARLY LOW
12.2187 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.9302 MMK

2017 PKR to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PKR to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 15, valuing the pair at 13.2287. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 12.2187.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0100 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.9678 to the December average rate of 12.5020, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 13.2287 was up 0.01% compared to the 2016 peak of 13.2271, 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 6,614,344 MMK
2016 Average 5,899,726 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 6,109,364 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 504,980.17 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

13.1131
12.4464
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to MMK 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 13.0107, compared to 12.8496 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1611 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.0107
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.8496

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.7411 MMK (High: 12.9599 / Low: 12.2187). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1753 MMK (High: 12.9791 / Low: 12.8038).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.7411
November Spread (Stable) ±0.1753

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 0.3687 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3687

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 13.0487) against the same month in 2016 (average: 11.6207), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4279 (+12.29%).

2017 Avg (March) 13.0487
2016 Avg (March) 11.6207

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.0820 12.8756 12.9678
February 13.1407 12.9109 13.0575
March 13.2287 12.9104 13.0487
April 13.0820 12.8891 12.9708
May 13.0884 12.8815 13.0112
June 13.1079 12.8765 13.0082
July 13.0762 12.7868 12.9608
August 12.9991 12.8025 12.9298
September 13.0292 12.8017 12.9034
October 13.0209 12.8298 12.9311
November 12.9791 12.8038 12.8706
December 12.9599 12.2187 12.5020