2017 PKR to RUB Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 PKR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |