YEARLY HIGH
11.0759 PKR
YEARLY LOW
9.5711 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.4281 PKR

2017 VEF to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the VEF to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 24, valuing the pair at 11.0759. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 2, dropping to 9.5711.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5048 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.4775 to the December average rate of 10.5589, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 11.0759 was down 33.49% compared to the 2016 peak of 16.6539, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 55,379 PKR
2016 Average 60,024 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 47,855 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,524.01 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

10.5963
10.1469
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF 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 10.4533, compared to 10.4028 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0505 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.4533
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.4028

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 1.2211 PKR (High: 11.0759 / Low: 9.8547). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1052 PKR (High: 10.5498 / Low: 10.4446).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.2211
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1052

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.2353 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2353

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 10.5589) against the same month in 2016 (average: 10.4915), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0674 (+0.64%).

2017 Avg (December) 10.5589
2016 Avg (December) 10.4915

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.5400 10.3889 10.4775
February 10.5498 10.4446 10.4940
March 10.5523 10.3808 10.4837
April 10.5372 10.2705 10.4288
May 10.5435 10.2678 10.4020
June 10.5548 10.2657 10.4339
July 10.6120 10.2549 10.4127
August 10.5399 10.1444 10.3649
September 10.6426 10.3403 10.4764
October 10.5660 9.9362 10.4196
November 10.5663 9.5711 10.1843
December 11.0759 9.8547 10.5589