YEARLY HIGH
0.0642 SDG
YEARLY LOW
0.0600 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0630 SDG

2017 PKR to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PKR to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 2, valuing the pair at 0.0642. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 0.0600.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0042 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0615 to the December average rate of 0.0619, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0642 was up 3.12% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0622, 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 32,089 SDG
2016 Average 29,438 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 29,998 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,091.49 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0640
0.0613
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to SDG 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 0.0628, compared to 0.0632 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0628
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0632

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0034 SDG (High: 0.0634 / Low: 0.0600). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 SDG (High: 0.0637 / Low: 0.0633).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0034
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 0.0015 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0015

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2017: 0.0638) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0582), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0056 (+9.60%).

2017 Avg (June) 0.0638
2016 Avg (June) 0.0582

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0622 0.0613 0.0615
February 0.0638 0.0610 0.0615
March 0.0639 0.0608 0.0628
April 0.0640 0.0636 0.0638
May 0.0642 0.0634 0.0637
June 0.0642 0.0633 0.0638
July 0.0639 0.0629 0.0635
August 0.0640 0.0632 0.0634
September 0.0637 0.0629 0.0634
October 0.0637 0.0633 0.0634
November 0.0638 0.0632 0.0634
December 0.0634 0.0600 0.0619