2017 SCR to PKR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 SCR to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the SCR to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 7, valuing the pair at 8.0842. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 7.4385.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6457 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.8232 to the December average rate of 7.8041, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 8.0842 was down 2.46% compared to the 2016 peak of 8.2884, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SCR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
SCR to PKR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 7.7806, compared to 7.7272 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0534 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.5735 PKR (High: 8.0763 / Low: 7.5028). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2025 PKR (High: 7.8256 / Low: 7.6232).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0699 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 7.7780) against the same month in 2016 (average: 7.8772), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0993 (-1.26%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8.0614 | 7.7096 | 7.8232 |
| February | 7.9212 | 7.6765 | 7.7938 |
| March | 8.0842 | 7.6448 | 7.7780 |
| April | 8.0363 | 7.6627 | 7.7799 |
| May | 7.8256 | 7.6232 | 7.7357 |
| June | 8.0117 | 7.5395 | 7.7731 |
| July | 8.0548 | 7.5971 | 7.7655 |
| August | 7.9614 | 7.6459 | 7.7476 |
| September | 7.9356 | 7.6660 | 7.7399 |
| October | 7.9069 | 7.5046 | 7.6880 |
| November | 7.9664 | 7.4385 | 7.6181 |
| December | 8.0763 | 7.5028 | 7.8041 |