YEARLY HIGH
0.0139 SGD
YEARLY LOW
0.0121 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0131 SGD

2017 PKR to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PKR to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.0139. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 0.0121.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0018 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0137 to the December average rate of 0.0124, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0139 was up 0.19% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0139, 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 6,941 SGD
2016 Average 6,594 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 6,046 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 894.49 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0138
0.0123
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to SGD 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 0.0134, compared to 0.0128 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0134
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0128

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0007 SGD (High: 0.0128 / Low: 0.0121). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 SGD (High: 0.0134 / Low: 0.0133).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0007
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0137) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0136), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0000 (+0.10%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0137
2016 Avg (January) 0.0136

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0139 0.0135 0.0137
February 0.0136 0.0133 0.0135
March 0.0136 0.0133 0.0134
April 0.0134 0.0133 0.0133
May 0.0135 0.0131 0.0133
June 0.0133 0.0131 0.0132
July 0.0132 0.0129 0.0130
August 0.0130 0.0128 0.0129
September 0.0129 0.0127 0.0128
October 0.0130 0.0128 0.0129
November 0.0130 0.0127 0.0129
December 0.0128 0.0121 0.0124