YEARLY HIGH
3.5028 NGN
YEARLY LOW
2.9091 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.1678 NGN

2017 PKR to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PKR to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 4, valuing the pair at 3.5028. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 17, dropping to 2.9091.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5937 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.9921 to the December average rate of 3.3114, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 3.5028 was up 5.46% compared to the 2016 peak of 3.3216, 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 1,751,418 NGN
2016 Average 1,230,322 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 1,454,559 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 296,858.86 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

3.4574
2.9498
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to NGN 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 3.0113, compared to 3.3242 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3129 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.0113
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.3242

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.5124 NGN (High: 3.5028 / Low: 2.9905). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0405 NGN (High: 3.4264 / Low: 3.3859).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.5124
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0405

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, 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 0.1037 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1037

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 3.3946) against the same month in 2016 (average: 3.0798), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3148 (+10.22%).

2017 Avg (August) 3.3946
2016 Avg (August) 3.0798

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.0296 2.9126 2.9921
February 3.0423 2.9183 3.0077
March 3.0601 2.9194 2.9972
April 3.0310 2.9252 3.0043
May 3.1071 2.9937 3.0262
June 3.3501 3.0010 3.0404
July 3.3302 2.9091 3.0123
August 3.5028 2.9905 3.3946
September 3.4291 3.3407 3.4005
October 3.4264 3.3859 3.4113
November 3.4365 3.3745 3.4151
December 3.4180 3.2423 3.3114