YEARLY HIGH
1.0914 XPF
YEARLY LOW
0.8994 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0072 XPF

2017 PKR to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PKR to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 1.0914. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.8994.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1921 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0755 to the December average rate of 0.9275, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.0914 was down 0.68% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.0989, 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 545,707 XPF
2016 Average 514,977 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 449,676 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 96,031.24 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.0903
0.9128
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to XPF 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 1.0557, compared to 0.9588 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0969 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0557
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9588

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.1050 XPF (High: 1.0887 / Low: 0.9837). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0203 XPF (High: 0.9746 / Low: 0.9543).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1050
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0203

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 0.0378 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0378

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 1.0755) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.0468), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0287 (+2.74%).

2017 Avg (January) 1.0755
2016 Avg (January) 1.0468

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0914 1.0617 1.0755
February 1.0887 0.9837 1.0700
March 1.0882 1.0518 1.0698
April 1.0773 1.0437 1.0660
May 1.0516 1.0144 1.0338
June 1.0248 1.0016 1.0191
July 1.0087 0.9664 0.9859
August 0.9689 0.9419 0.9599
September 0.9637 0.9385 0.9496
October 0.9746 0.9543 0.9643
November 0.9787 0.9473 0.9653
December 0.9614 0.8994 0.9275