YEARLY HIGH
0.0373 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0329 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0349 QAR

2017 PKR to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PKR to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 21, valuing the pair at 0.0373. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 25, dropping to 0.0329.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0044 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0348 to the December average rate of 0.0338, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0373 was up 6.58% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0350, 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 18,628 QAR
2016 Average 17,387 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 16,440 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,187.52 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0364
0.0335
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to QAR 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 0.0348, compared to 0.0350 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0348
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0350

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0027 QAR (High: 0.0373 / Low: 0.0345). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 QAR (High: 0.0349 / Low: 0.0346).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0027
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 0.0024 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0024

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 0.0362) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0347), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0014 (+4.11%).

2017 Avg (November) 0.0362
2016 Avg (November) 0.0347

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0351 0.0346 0.0348
February 0.0349 0.0346 0.0347
March 0.0351 0.0346 0.0348
April 0.0349 0.0346 0.0347
May 0.0349 0.0346 0.0348
June 0.0362 0.0347 0.0351
July 0.0357 0.0343 0.0349
August 0.0352 0.0345 0.0348
September 0.0353 0.0346 0.0351
October 0.0361 0.0345 0.0355
November 0.0373 0.0345 0.0362
December 0.0352 0.0329 0.0338