2017 WST to PKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

43.8567 PKR

YEARLY LOW

39.9909 PKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

41.6290 PKR

2017 WST to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the WST to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 43.8567. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 39.9909.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.8658 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 40.8010 to the December average rate of 42.6890, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 43.8567 was up 4.53% compared to the 2016 peak of 41.9573, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 219,284 PKR

2016 Average 205,891 PKR

Yearly Trough Low 199,954 PKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,329.20 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

42.9180

40.6085

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST 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 41.0601, compared to 42.1979 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.1378 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 41.0601

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 42.1979

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 2.5166 PKR (High: 43.8567 / Low: 41.3402). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8174 PKR (High: 41.8183 / Low: 41.0009).

December Spread (Volatile) ±2.5166

November Spread (Stable) ±0.8174

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 0.4645 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4645

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 42.6890) against the same month in 2016 (average: 41.2704), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4185 (+3.44%).

2017 Avg (December) 42.6890

2016 Avg (December) 41.2704

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	41.5743	39.9909	40.8010
February	41.8695	40.9685	41.3790
March	41.8741	40.3060	41.1460
April	41.3129	40.3195	40.8661
May	41.3956	40.2625	40.8121
June	42.0082	40.7969	41.3561
July	42.8223	41.3730	42.1017
August	43.3516	41.5460	42.7256
September	42.8235	41.9391	42.3260
October	42.5085	41.4742	41.9049
November	41.8183	41.0009	41.4404
December	43.8567	41.3402	42.6890