YEARLY HIGH
1.0661 VUV
YEARLY LOW
0.9534 VUV
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0157 VUV

2017 PKR to VUV Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PKR to VUV exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 1.0661. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 0.9534.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1127 VUV. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0407 to the December average rate of 0.9845, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.0661 was down 2.14% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.0895, 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 533,066 VUV
2016 Average 519,688 VUV
Yearly Trough Low 476,714 VUV
Transaction Impact: A difference of 56,351.99 VUV purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.0496
0.9786
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to VUV 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 1.0340, compared to 0.9973 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0367 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0340
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9973

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0688 VUV (High: 1.0223 / Low: 0.9534). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0145 VUV (High: 1.0287 / Low: 1.0142).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0688
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0145

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 0.0270 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0270

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 1.0407) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.0767), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0360 (-3.34%).

2017 Avg (January) 1.0407
2016 Avg (January) 1.0767

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0661 1.0225 1.0407
February 1.0287 1.0142 1.0231
March 1.0494 1.0222 1.0319
April 1.0472 1.0287 1.0377
May 1.0653 1.0283 1.0436
June 1.0403 1.0144 1.0272
July 1.0290 0.9813 1.0051
August 1.0097 0.9802 0.9922
September 1.0000 0.9763 0.9882
October 1.0127 0.9891 1.0025
November 1.0220 1.0033 1.0115
December 1.0223 0.9534 0.9845