YEARLY HIGH
0.0261 XCD
YEARLY LOW
0.0244 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0257 XCD

2017 PKR to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PKR to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.0261. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 0.0244.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0017 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0258 to the December average rate of 0.0249, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0261 was up 0.44% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0260, 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 13,036 XCD
2016 Average 12,898 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 12,211 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 825.62 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0259
0.0248
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to XCD 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 0.0258, compared to 0.0255 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0258
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0255

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0012 XCD (High: 0.0256 / Low: 0.0244). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 XCD (High: 0.0259 / Low: 0.0257).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0012
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0258) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0257), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+0.31%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0258
2016 Avg (January) 0.0257

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0261 0.0257 0.0258
February 0.0259 0.0257 0.0258
March 0.0260 0.0256 0.0258
April 0.0259 0.0257 0.0258
May 0.0259 0.0256 0.0258
June 0.0259 0.0256 0.0258
July 0.0259 0.0255 0.0257
August 0.0259 0.0254 0.0257
September 0.0257 0.0254 0.0256
October 0.0258 0.0255 0.0257
November 0.0258 0.0255 0.0257
December 0.0256 0.0244 0.0249