2017 PKR to SLL Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 PKR to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the PKR to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 14, valuing the pair at 73.0601. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 52.3139.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 20.7462 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 65.9167 to the December average rate of 70.3806, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 73.0601 was up 34.84% compared to the 2016 peak of 54.1845, 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 SLL 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 70.3253, compared to 71.6696 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.3443 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 18.9140 SLL (High: 71.2279 / Low: 52.3139). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6569 SLL (High: 71.7278 / Low: 71.0709).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 2.1929 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 72.5735) against the same month in 2016 (average: 53.3671), the exchange rate shifted by +19.2064 (+35.99%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71.2279 | 52.3139 | 65.9167 |
| February | 71.1693 | 69.6841 | 70.6574 |
| March | 72.0841 | 69.0786 | 71.0232 |
| April | 71.7278 | 71.0709 | 71.2998 |
| May | 71.9105 | 70.8933 | 71.3599 |
| June | 72.1648 | 70.7851 | 71.6949 |
| July | 72.4925 | 70.4020 | 71.3769 |
| August | 72.1813 | 71.0452 | 71.5724 |
| September | 72.0756 | 70.9526 | 71.5690 |
| October | 72.9952 | 71.8088 | 72.5454 |
| November | 73.0601 | 72.0803 | 72.5735 |
| December | 72.6566 | 69.0554 | 70.3806 |