YEARLY HIGH
0.3475 MUR
YEARLY LOW
0.3023 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3278 MUR

2017 PKR to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PKR to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.3475. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 0.3023.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0452 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3429 to the December average rate of 0.3111, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.3475 was up 0.60% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.3454, 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 173,753 MUR
2016 Average 169,610 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 151,136 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22,617.02 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.3460
0.3080
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to MUR 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 0.3367, compared to 0.3189 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0178 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3367
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3189

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0192 MUR (High: 0.3215 / Low: 0.3023). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0043 MUR (High: 0.3337 / Low: 0.3294).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0192
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0043

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0126 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0126

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.3429) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.3438), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0009 (-0.26%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.3429
2016 Avg (January) 0.3438

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3475 0.3383 0.3429
February 0.3427 0.3370 0.3389
March 0.3424 0.3351 0.3381
April 0.3394 0.3311 0.3358
May 0.3379 0.3293 0.3328
June 0.3337 0.3294 0.3317
July 0.3294 0.3171 0.3246
August 0.3187 0.3082 0.3150
September 0.3216 0.3116 0.3159
October 0.3253 0.3208 0.3230
November 0.3282 0.3167 0.3238
December 0.3215 0.3023 0.3111