YEARLY HIGH
16.6680 PKR
YEARLY LOW
15.5816 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.8758 PKR

2017 SDG to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SDG to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 16.6680. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 3, dropping to 15.5816.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0864 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.2616 to the December average rate of 16.1546, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 16.6680 was down 3.53% compared to the 2016 peak of 17.2783, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 83,340 PKR
2016 Average 84,972 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 77,908 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,431.87 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

16.3193
15.6279
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 15.9190, compared to 15.8327 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0863 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.9190
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.8327

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.8918 PKR (High: 16.6680 / Low: 15.7761). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0824 PKR (High: 15.7879 / Low: 15.7055).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.8918
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0824

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.3317 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3317

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 16.1546) against the same month in 2016 (average: 16.1369), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0177 (+0.11%).

2017 Avg (December) 16.1546
2016 Avg (December) 16.1369

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 16.3193 16.0705 16.2616
February 16.3863 15.6806 16.2606
March 16.4474 15.6466 15.9290
April 15.7298 15.6128 15.6862
May 15.7790 15.5817 15.6910
June 15.7890 15.5816 15.6855
July 15.8907 15.6407 15.7600
August 15.8350 15.6372 15.7671
September 15.9081 15.6928 15.7827
October 15.7879 15.7055 15.7649
November 15.8109 15.6709 15.7666
December 16.6680 15.7761 16.1546