YEARLY HIGH
73.0601 SLL
YEARLY LOW
52.3139 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
70.9975 SLL

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 PKR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 36,530,049 SLL
2016 Average 23,029,511 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 26,156,963 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,373,086.29 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

73.2391
65.2510
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 70.3253
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 71.6696

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

January Spread (Volatile) ±18.9140
April Spread (Stable) ±0.6569

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.1929

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2017 Avg (November) 72.5735
2016 Avg (November) 53.3671

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