YEARLY HIGH
0.1296 PKR
YEARLY LOW
0.1227 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1256 PKR

2017 RWF to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RWF to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 24, valuing the pair at 0.1296. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 0.1227.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0069 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1262 to the December average rate of 0.1268, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1296 was down 8.12% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1410, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 648 PKR
2016 Average 672 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 614 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 34.32 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1271
0.1231
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF 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 0.1254, compared to 0.1257 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1254
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1257

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0068 PKR (High: 0.1296 / Low: 0.1227). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0026 PKR (High: 0.1273 / Low: 0.1247).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0068
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0026

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 0.0017 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0017

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.1268) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1270), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0002 (-0.17%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.1268
2016 Avg (December) 0.1270

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1281 0.1249 0.1262
February 0.1277 0.1247 0.1256
March 0.1279 0.1246 0.1255
April 0.1273 0.1246 0.1254
May 0.1277 0.1240 0.1251
June 0.1264 0.1236 0.1245
July 0.1283 0.1239 0.1261
August 0.1282 0.1240 0.1265
September 0.1273 0.1247 0.1264
October 0.1266 0.1232 0.1251
November 0.1258 0.1227 0.1234
December 0.1296 0.1227 0.1268