YEARLY HIGH
15.6906 CDF
YEARLY LOW
11.0949 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.8349 CDF

2017 PKR to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PKR to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 4, valuing the pair at 15.6906. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 11.0949.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.5957 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.6013 to the December average rate of 14.5228, the exchange rate registered a net change of 25.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 15.6906 was up 37.67% compared to the 2016 peak of 11.3972, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 PKR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 7,845,304 CDF
2016 Average 4,623,098 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 5,547,441 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,297,862.85 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

15.4958
11.2472
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to CDF 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 12.8269, compared to 14.8429 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.0159 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.8269
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.8429

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 1.2865 CDF (High: 15.4891 / Low: 14.2026). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1495 CDF (High: 14.9613 / Low: 14.8118).

July Spread (Volatile) ±1.2865
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1495

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.4036 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4036

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 15.1418) against the same month in 2016 (average: 9.3297), the exchange rate shifted by +5.8120 (+62.30%).

2017 Avg (August) 15.1418
2016 Avg (August) 9.3297

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.0823 11.0949 11.6013
February 12.5095 11.8575 12.1435
March 12.8969 12.4780 12.7002
April 13.3804 12.8908 13.1325
May 13.6605 13.3818 13.4986
June 14.2690 13.6136 13.8855
July 15.4891 14.2026 14.7920
August 15.6906 14.6355 15.1418
September 14.8769 14.6984 14.7894
October 14.9613 14.8118 14.8847
November 15.0639 14.7691 14.9264
December 15.0957 14.1229 14.5228