YEARLY HIGH
4.9299 SYP
YEARLY LOW
2.0205 SYP
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.1492 SYP

2017 PKR to SYP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PKR to SYP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 25, valuing the pair at 4.9299. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 6, dropping to 2.0205.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.9093 SYP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0453 to the December average rate of 4.7399, the exchange rate registered a net change of 131.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 4.9299 was up 133.79% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.1087, 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 2,464,927 SYP
2016 Average 1,036,136 SYP
Yearly Trough Low 1,010,274 SYP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,454,652.40 SYP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

5.1775
1.7547
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to SYP 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 2.0458, compared to 4.2526 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.2068 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0458
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.2526

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 2.9080 SYP (High: 4.9299 / Low: 2.0219). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0191 SYP (High: 2.0565 / Low: 2.0373).

August Spread (Volatile) ±2.9080
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0191

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1524 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1524

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 4.0701) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.0531), the exchange rate shifted by +2.0171 (+98.25%).

2017 Avg (August) 4.0701
2016 Avg (August) 2.0531

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0579 2.0335 2.0453
February 2.0552 2.0352 2.0451
March 2.0658 2.0343 2.0469
April 2.0565 2.0373 2.0439
May 2.0561 2.0339 2.0462
June 2.0574 2.0339 2.0473
July 2.0580 2.0205 2.0399
August 4.9299 2.0219 4.0701
September 4.9026 4.8463 4.8827
October 4.9121 4.8644 4.8905
November 4.9226 4.8666 4.8923
December 4.8866 4.6537 4.7399