2017 PKR to NPR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0482 NPR

YEARLY LOW

0.9229 NPR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.9895 NPR

2017 PKR to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PKR to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 1.0482. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.9229.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1253 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0408 to the December average rate of 0.9461, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.0482 was down 0.28% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.0512, 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 524,097 NPR

2016 Average 513,103 NPR

Yearly Trough Low 461,445 NPR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 62,652.76 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.0503

0.9366

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to NPR 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 1.0038, compared to 0.9752 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0286 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0038

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9752

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0578 NPR (High: 0.9807 / Low: 0.9229). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0113 NPR (High: 0.9947 / Low: 0.9835).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0578

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0113

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0394 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0394

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 1.0408) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.0261), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0147 (+1.43%).

2017 Avg (January) 1.0408

2016 Avg (January) 1.0261

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0482	1.0353	1.0408
February	1.0335	1.0170	1.0229
March	1.0209	0.9914	1.0064
April	0.9935	0.9793	0.9854
May	0.9903	0.9782	0.9835
June	0.9899	0.9773	0.9838
July	0.9890	0.9737	0.9799
August	0.9806	0.9638	0.9728
September	0.9971	0.9639	0.9784
October	0.9947	0.9835	0.9888
November	0.9943	0.9745	0.9854
December	0.9807	0.9229	0.9461