YEARLY HIGH
12.6724 PKR
YEARLY LOW
11.8597 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.0369 PKR

2017 SVC to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SVC to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 12.6724. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 11.8597.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8126 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.9607 to the December average rate of 12.4181, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 12.6724 was up 5.36% compared to the 2016 peak of 12.0282, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 63,362 PKR
2016 Average 59,875 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 59,299 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,063.20 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

12.4638
11.9150
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SVC 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 11.9748, compared to 12.0990 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1242 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.9748
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.0990

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.6344 PKR (High: 12.6724 / Low: 12.0380). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0529 PKR (High: 12.0455 / Low: 11.9926).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.6344
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0529

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0145 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0145

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 12.4181) against the same month in 2016 (average: 11.9775), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4405 (+3.68%).

2017 Avg (December) 12.4181
2016 Avg (December) 11.9775

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.9935 11.8597 11.9607
February 12.0413 11.9220 11.9774
March 12.0436 11.9480 11.9793
April 11.9962 11.9176 11.9728
May 12.0410 11.9120 11.9830
June 12.0506 11.9122 11.9755
July 12.1285 11.9387 12.0317
August 12.1380 11.9419 12.0344
September 12.1430 11.9741 12.0452
October 12.0455 11.9926 12.0308
November 12.0731 11.9568 12.0338
December 12.6724 12.0380 12.4181