YEARLY HIGH
110.6629 PKR
YEARLY LOW
103.6544 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
105.2932 PKR

2017 BMD to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BMD to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 110.6629. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 103.6544.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.0085 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 104.6419 to the December average rate of 108.6945, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 110.6629 was up 5.19% compared to the 2016 peak of 105.2020, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 553,315 PKR
2016 Average 523,570 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 518,272 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 35,042.73 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

109.0998
104.2366
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BMD 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 104.7469, compared to 105.8396 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0927 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 104.7469
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 105.8396

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 5.2696 PKR (High: 110.6629 / Low: 105.3934). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9837 PKR (High: 105.2145 / Low: 104.2308).

December Spread (Volatile) ±5.2696
April Spread (Stable) ±0.9837

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 0.1758 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1758

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 108.6945) against the same month in 2016 (average: 104.7929), the exchange rate shifted by +3.9016 (+3.72%).

2017 Avg (December) 108.6945
2016 Avg (December) 104.7929

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 105.2950 103.6544 104.6419
February 105.3399 104.2896 104.8124
March 105.3649 103.7563 104.7140
April 105.2145 104.2308 104.8553
May 105.3819 104.2416 104.7617
June 105.3894 104.1858 104.6961
July 106.0817 104.1475 105.1145
August 106.2000 104.4564 105.1742
September 106.2661 105.0444 105.4816
October 105.8888 104.8342 105.3058
November 105.8211 104.6170 105.2668
December 110.6629 105.3934 108.6945