YEARLY HIGH
0.4936 PHP
YEARLY LOW
0.4504 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4785 PHP

2017 PKR to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PKR to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 26, valuing the pair at 0.4936. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 0.4504.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0432 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4754 to the December average rate of 0.4629, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.4936 was up 3.37% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.4775, 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 246,811 PHP
2016 Average 226,768 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 225,190 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,621.51 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.4904
0.4604
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to PHP 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 0.4765, compared to 0.4806 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0041 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4765
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4806

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0304 PHP (High: 0.4808 / Low: 0.4504). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0048 PHP (High: 0.4779 / Low: 0.4731).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0304
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0048

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0208 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0208

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2017: 0.4879) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.4620), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0259 (+5.60%).

2017 Avg (October) 0.4879
2016 Avg (October) 0.4620

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4793 0.4713 0.4754
February 0.4817 0.4733 0.4770
March 0.4840 0.4765 0.4796
April 0.4787 0.4698 0.4751
May 0.4779 0.4731 0.4756
June 0.4835 0.4711 0.4762
July 0.4863 0.4771 0.4815
August 0.4908 0.4735 0.4845
September 0.4870 0.4800 0.4833
October 0.4936 0.4810 0.4879
November 0.4888 0.4752 0.4837
December 0.4808 0.4504 0.4629