YEARLY HIGH
3.4856 MRO
YEARLY LOW
3.2035 MRO
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.4187 MRO

2017 PKR to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PKR to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 3, valuing the pair at 3.4856. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 3.2035.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2821 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.4270 to the December average rate of 3.2704, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 3.4856 was up 1.43% compared to the 2016 peak of 3.4366, 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 1,742,809 MRO
2016 Average 1,676,047 MRO
Yearly Trough Low 1,601,772 MRO
Transaction Impact: A difference of 141,037.03 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

3.4831
3.2510
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to MRO 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 3.4324, compared to 3.4049 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0275 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.4324
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.4049

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.1683 MRO (High: 3.3718 / Low: 3.2035). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0242 MRO (High: 3.4354 / Low: 3.4112).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1683
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0242

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 0.1007 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 3.4638) against the same month in 2016 (average: 3.4040), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0598 (+1.76%).

2017 Avg (September) 3.4638
2016 Avg (September) 3.4040

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.4587 3.4088 3.4270
February 3.4354 3.4112 3.4253
March 3.4421 3.4021 3.4306
April 3.4463 3.4218 3.4347
May 3.4490 3.4232 3.4359
June 3.4606 3.4278 3.4411
July 3.4758 3.3920 3.4389
August 3.4799 3.4181 3.4563
September 3.4856 3.4313 3.4638
October 3.4817 3.3695 3.4288
November 3.3843 3.3529 3.3711
December 3.3718 3.2035 3.2704