2017 SBD to PKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

14.2886 PKR

YEARLY LOW

13.0555 PKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

13.4810 PKR

2017 SBD to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SBD to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 14.2886. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 13.0555.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2331 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.3194 to the December average rate of 13.9800, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 14.2886 was up 5.85% compared to the 2016 peak of 13.4987, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 71,443 PKR

2016 Average 66,177 PKR

Yearly Trough Low 65,278 PKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,165.45 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

14.0489

13.2217

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 13.3769, compared to 13.5851 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2082 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.3769

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.5851

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.8258 PKR (High: 14.2886 / Low: 13.4628). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0968 PKR (High: 13.5214 / Low: 13.4247).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.8258

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0968

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1119 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1119

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 13.9800) against the same month in 2016 (average: 13.2802), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6998 (+5.27%).

2017 Avg (December) 13.9800

2016 Avg (December) 13.2802

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	13.4544	13.0555	13.3194
February	13.5665	13.3901	13.4692
March	13.5451	13.3903	13.4751
April	13.5521	13.2951	13.4095
May	13.4330	13.1368	13.2976
June	13.4528	13.1824	13.2907
July	13.5957	13.2907	13.4322
August	13.8651	13.3797	13.5845
September	13.7735	13.4588	13.5864
October	13.5214	13.4247	13.4823
November	13.5397	13.1894	13.4451
December	14.2886	13.4628	13.9800