YEARLY HIGH
2.2204 PKR
YEARLY LOW
2.0258 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.0902 PKR

2017 PHP to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PHP to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 2.2204. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 26, dropping to 2.0258.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1945 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1036 to the December average rate of 2.1617, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.2204 was down 2.54% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.2783, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 PHP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 555,088 PKR
2016 Average 551,515 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 506,460 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 48,627.62 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.1729
2.0387
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP 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 2.0988, compared to 2.0816 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0172 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0988
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0816

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.1403 PKR (High: 2.2204 / Low: 2.0801). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0212 PKR (High: 2.1136 / Low: 2.0924).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1403
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0212

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0234 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0234

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 2.1617) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.1051), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0566 (+2.69%).

2017 Avg (December) 2.1617
2016 Avg (December) 2.1051

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.1219 2.0862 2.1036
February 2.1128 2.0760 2.0967
March 2.0985 2.0663 2.0850
April 2.1286 2.0892 2.1047
May 2.1136 2.0924 2.1027
June 2.1229 2.0681 2.1002
July 2.0959 2.0564 2.0768
August 2.1118 2.0375 2.0642
September 2.0831 2.0535 2.0693
October 2.0791 2.0258 2.0498
November 2.1045 2.0458 2.0677
December 2.2204 2.0801 2.1617