YEARLY HIGH
0.6870 MZN
YEARLY LOW
0.5320 MZN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6110 MZN

2017 PKR to MZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PKR to MZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.6870. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 0.5320.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1551 MZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6760 to the December average rate of 0.5500, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.6870 was down 8.63% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.7519, 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 343,521 MZN
2016 Average 299,099 MZN
Yearly Trough Low 265,979 MZN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 77,542.20 MZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.6886
0.5373
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to MZN 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 0.6473, compared to 0.5747 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0726 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6473
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5747

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 0.1128 MZN (High: 0.6805 / Low: 0.5676). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0076 MZN (High: 0.5856 / Low: 0.5780).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1128
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0076

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0499 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0499

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.6760) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.4415), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2345 (+53.11%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.6760
2016 Avg (January) 0.4415

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6870 0.6696 0.6760
February 0.6760 0.6601 0.6705
March 0.6763 0.6489 0.6608
April 0.6533 0.6230 0.6312
May 0.6781 0.6085 0.6474
June 0.6805 0.5676 0.5976
July 0.5857 0.5610 0.5758
August 0.5852 0.5743 0.5811
September 0.5883 0.5770 0.5834
October 0.5856 0.5780 0.5799
November 0.5830 0.5735 0.5781
December 0.5787 0.5320 0.5500