YEARLY HIGH
55.3315 PKR
YEARLY LOW
51.8782 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
52.6468 PKR

2017 BBD to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BBD to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 55.3315. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 15, dropping to 51.8782.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.4533 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 52.3106 to the December average rate of 54.3473, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 55.3315 was up 5.19% compared to the 2016 peak of 52.6010, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 276,657 PKR
2016 Average 261,754 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 259,391 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,266.51 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

54.5509
52.1070
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 52.3737, compared to 52.9198 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5461 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 52.3737
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 52.9198

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 2.6348 PKR (High: 55.3315 / Low: 52.6967). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4654 PKR (High: 52.5030 / Low: 52.0376).

December Spread (Volatile) ±2.6348
January Spread (Stable) ±0.4654

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 0.0879 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0879

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 54.3473) against the same month in 2016 (average: 52.3235), the exchange rate shifted by +2.0237 (+3.87%).

2017 Avg (December) 54.3473
2016 Avg (December) 52.3235

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 52.5030 52.0376 52.3106
February 52.6699 52.1488 52.4181
March 52.6825 51.8782 52.3570
April 52.6073 52.1154 52.4276
May 52.6910 52.1208 52.3808
June 52.6947 52.0929 52.3481
July 53.0409 52.0738 52.5573
August 53.1000 52.2282 52.5871
September 53.1331 52.5222 52.7408
October 52.9444 52.4171 52.6529
November 52.9105 52.3085 52.6334
December 55.3315 52.6967 54.3473