2017 QAR to PKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

30.4136 PKR

YEARLY LOW

26.8420 PKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

28.6410 PKR

2017 QAR to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the QAR to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 30.4136. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 26.8420.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.5716 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 28.7390 to the December average rate of 29.6344, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 30.4136 was up 5.26% compared to the 2016 peak of 28.8943, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 QAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 152,068 PKR

2016 Average 143,789 PKR

Yearly Trough Low 134,210 PKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,858.02 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

29.8315

27.4665

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to PKR 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 28.7217, compared to 28.5603 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1615 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 28.7217

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 28.5603

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 2.1254 PKR (High: 28.9674 / Low: 26.8420). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2769 PKR (High: 28.9027 / Low: 28.6258).

November Spread (Volatile) ±2.1254

April Spread (Stable) ±0.2769

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.4988 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4988

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 29.6344) against the same month in 2016 (average: 28.7771), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8573 (+2.98%).

2017 Avg (December) 29.6344

2016 Avg (December) 28.7771

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	28.9171	28.4718	28.7390
February	28.9288	28.6406	28.7854
March	28.9357	28.4936	28.7576
April	28.9027	28.6258	28.7983
May	28.9388	28.6268	28.7721
June	28.8244	27.5938	28.4780
July	29.1353	28.0227	28.6656
August	28.9761	28.3813	28.7448
September	28.9164	28.3167	28.4908
October	28.9562	27.6714	28.1624
November	28.9674	26.8420	27.6636
December	30.4136	28.4111	29.6344