YEARLY HIGH
0.0224 TOP
YEARLY LOW
0.0205 TOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0215 TOP

2017 PKR to TOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PKR to TOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 6, valuing the pair at 0.0224. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0205.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0019 TOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0220 to the December average rate of 0.0211, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0224 was up 0.18% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0224, 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 11,204 TOP
2016 Average 10,752 TOP
Yearly Trough Low 10,239 TOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 964.76 TOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0222
0.0208
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to TOP 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 0.0219, compared to 0.0212 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0219
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0212

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0014 TOP (High: 0.0218 / Low: 0.0205). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 TOP (High: 0.0220 / Low: 0.0218).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0014
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 0.0221) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0215), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0006 (+2.85%).

2017 Avg (May) 0.0221
2016 Avg (May) 0.0215

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0223 0.0217 0.0220
February 0.0220 0.0214 0.0216
March 0.0221 0.0214 0.0218
April 0.0220 0.0218 0.0219
May 0.0224 0.0219 0.0221
June 0.0220 0.0215 0.0217
July 0.0217 0.0209 0.0213
August 0.0214 0.0207 0.0210
September 0.0212 0.0207 0.0210
October 0.0215 0.0210 0.0213
November 0.0219 0.0213 0.0216
December 0.0218 0.0205 0.0211