YEARLY HIGH
48.8340 PKR
YEARLY LOW
44.6288 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
46.4917 PKR

2017 TOP to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the TOP to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 48.8340. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 6, dropping to 44.6288.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.2052 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 45.4675 to the December average rate of 47.5132, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 48.8340 was up 1.51% compared to the 2016 peak of 48.1088, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 244,170 PKR
2016 Average 232,536 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 223,144 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,026.03 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

47.9766
44.9820
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TOP 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 45.7609, compared to 47.2226 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.4618 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 45.7609
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 47.2226

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 3.0564 PKR (High: 48.8340 / Low: 45.7776). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4894 PKR (High: 45.8743 / Low: 45.3849).

December Spread (Volatile) ±3.0564
April Spread (Stable) ±0.4894

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.6921 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6921

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 47.5132) against the same month in 2016 (average: 46.0087), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5045 (+3.27%).

2017 Avg (December) 47.5132
2016 Avg (December) 46.0087

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 46.0733 44.7842 45.4675
February 46.8226 45.4946 46.3892
March 46.6816 45.1543 45.7986
April 45.8743 45.3849 45.6569
May 45.6941 44.6288 45.2316
June 46.6158 45.4378 46.0215
July 47.8061 46.0633 47.0046
August 48.4125 46.7816 47.7270
September 48.2488 47.1902 47.6751
October 47.6236 46.4243 47.0540
November 46.8475 45.7346 46.3619
December 48.8340 45.7776 47.5132