YEARLY HIGH
0.5863 RUB
YEARLY LOW
0.5206 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5538 RUB

2017 PKR to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PKR to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.5863. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 0.5206.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0657 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5722 to the December average rate of 0.5391, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.5863 was down 25.16% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.7834, 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 293,146 RUB
2016 Average 319,815 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 260,280 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 32,865.57 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.5755
0.5358
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to RUB 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 0.5534, compared to 0.5542 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5534
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5542

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0412 RUB (High: 0.5618 / Low: 0.5206). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0115 RUB (High: 0.5523 / Low: 0.5409).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0412
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0115

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 0.0208 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0208

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.5722) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.7297), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1576 (-21.59%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.5722
2016 Avg (January) 0.7297

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5863 0.5646 0.5722
February 0.5739 0.5421 0.5575
March 0.5665 0.5317 0.5524
April 0.5466 0.5328 0.5394
May 0.5597 0.5346 0.5452
June 0.5750 0.5375 0.5538
July 0.5776 0.5597 0.5669
August 0.5745 0.5532 0.5648
September 0.5523 0.5409 0.5464
October 0.5542 0.5426 0.5483
November 0.5768 0.5521 0.5599
December 0.5618 0.5206 0.5391