YEARLY HIGH
6.9324 PKR
YEARLY LOW
5.7691 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.3794 PKR

2017 ARS to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ARS to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 15, valuing the pair at 6.9324. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 5.7691.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1633 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.5864 to the December average rate of 6.1339, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 6.9324 was down 14.38% compared to the 2016 peak of 8.0964, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 34,662 PKR
2016 Average 35,546 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 28,846 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,816.33 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

6.9181
5.9393
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS 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 6.6799, compared to 6.0788 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.6799
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.0788

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.5575 PKR (High: 6.3267 / Low: 5.7691). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1318 PKR (High: 6.0816 / Low: 5.9498).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.5575
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1318

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.3791 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3791

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 6.8365) against the same month in 2016 (average: 7.2777), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4412 (-6.06%).

2017 Avg (April) 6.8365
2016 Avg (April) 7.2777

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.6489 6.4839 6.5864
February 6.8084 6.6354 6.7316
March 6.8323 6.6704 6.7479
April 6.9324 6.7544 6.8365
May 6.8746 6.4715 6.6725
June 6.6089 6.2940 6.5046
July 6.3558 5.8954 6.1255
August 6.1802 5.9109 6.0379
September 6.2271 5.9988 6.1212
October 6.0816 5.9498 6.0336
November 6.1121 5.9564 6.0209
December 6.3267 5.7691 6.1339