YEARLY HIGH
0.1376 SZL
YEARLY LOW
0.1112 SZL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1264 SZL

2017 PKR to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PKR to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 13, valuing the pair at 0.1376. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.1112.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0263 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1295 to the December average rate of 0.1211, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1376 was down 14.27% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1605, 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 68,778 SZL
2016 Average 70,203 SZL
Yearly Trough Low 55,613 SZL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,165.71 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1354
0.1198
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to SZL 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 0.1261, compared to 0.1268 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1261
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1268

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0190 SZL (High: 0.1303 / Low: 0.1112). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0037 SZL (High: 0.1247 / Low: 0.1210).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0190
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0037

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0130 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0130

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 0.1341) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1334), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0007 (+0.49%).

2017 Avg (November) 0.1341
2016 Avg (November) 0.1334

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1316 0.1267 0.1295
February 0.1287 0.1235 0.1260
March 0.1279 0.1190 0.1233
April 0.1330 0.1235 0.1284
May 0.1302 0.1228 0.1265
June 0.1247 0.1210 0.1230
July 0.1280 0.1228 0.1250
August 0.1282 0.1227 0.1259
September 0.1287 0.1217 0.1246
October 0.1346 0.1267 0.1300
November 0.1376 0.1297 0.1341
December 0.1303 0.1112 0.1211