YEARLY HIGH
0.0054 PKR
YEARLY LOW
0.0044 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0049 PKR

2017 STD to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the STD to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.0054. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 0.0044.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0010 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0045 to the December average rate of 0.0053, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0054 was up 7.93% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0050, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 27 PKR
2016 Average 24 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 22 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4.79 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0053
0.0045
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STD 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 0.0046, compared to 0.0051 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0046
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0051

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0003 PKR (High: 0.0054 / Low: 0.0051). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 PKR (High: 0.0051 / Low: 0.0050).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.0053) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0045), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0008 (+16.72%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.0053
2016 Avg (December) 0.0045

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0046 0.0044 0.0045
February 0.0046 0.0045 0.0046
March 0.0046 0.0045 0.0046
April 0.0047 0.0045 0.0046
May 0.0048 0.0046 0.0047
June 0.0049 0.0048 0.0048
July 0.0050 0.0049 0.0049
August 0.0052 0.0050 0.0051
September 0.0052 0.0051 0.0051
October 0.0051 0.0050 0.0051
November 0.0051 0.0050 0.0051
December 0.0054 0.0051 0.0053