YEARLY HIGH
55.4752 PYG
YEARLY LOW
50.4947 PYG
YEARLY AVERAGE
53.5124 PYG

2017 PKR to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PKR to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 55.4752. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 50.4947.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.9805 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 54.8315 to the December average rate of 52.0891, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 55.4752 was down 2.13% compared to the 2016 peak of 56.6850, 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 27,737,595 PYG
2016 Average 27,099,608 PYG
Yearly Trough Low 25,247,326 PYG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,490,269.40 PYG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

55.1058
51.8149
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to PYG 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 53.7507, compared to 53.2742 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4765 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 53.7507
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 53.2742

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 3.5401 PYG (High: 54.0347 / Low: 50.4947). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9240 PYG (High: 54.4965 / Low: 53.5725).

December Spread (Volatile) ±3.5401
October Spread (Stable) ±0.9240

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 1.8523 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.8523

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 54.8315) against the same month in 2016 (average: 56.1886), the exchange rate shifted by -1.3570 (-2.42%).

2017 Avg (January) 54.8315
2016 Avg (January) 56.1886

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 55.4752 54.3136 54.8315
February 55.0118 53.1691 54.5456
March 54.9509 51.5609 52.7025
April 54.9509 51.6096 53.4230
May 54.2201 53.1368 53.7120
June 53.9529 52.9645 53.2893
July 53.2303 52.1005 52.6974
August 54.2266 52.6395 53.1309
September 54.4432 53.3374 53.9006
October 54.4965 53.5725 53.8857
November 54.6656 53.5688 53.9414
December 54.0347 50.4947 52.0891