YEARLY HIGH
40.9476 PKR
YEARLY LOW
38.3543 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
38.9607 PKR

2017 XCD to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XCD to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 40.9476. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 38.3543.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.5933 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 38.7197 to the December average rate of 40.2192, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 40.9476 was up 5.13% compared to the 2016 peak of 38.9490, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 204,738 PKR
2016 Average 193,836 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 191,771 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,966.54 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

40.3692
38.5697
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 38.7585, compared to 39.1629 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4043 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 38.7585
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 39.1629

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 1.9498 PKR (High: 40.9476 / Low: 38.9978). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3640 PKR (High: 38.9316 / Low: 38.5676).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.9498
April Spread (Stable) ±0.3640

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0651 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0651

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 40.2192) against the same month in 2016 (average: 38.7895), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4297 (+3.69%).

2017 Avg (December) 40.2192
2016 Avg (December) 38.7895

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 38.9614 38.3543 38.7197
February 38.9780 38.5893 38.7828
March 38.9872 38.3920 38.7464
April 38.9316 38.5676 38.7986
May 38.9935 38.5716 38.7640
June 38.9963 38.5509 38.7398
July 39.2525 38.5368 38.8946
August 39.2962 38.6511 38.9167
September 39.3207 38.8686 39.0304
October 39.1811 38.7908 38.9653
November 39.1560 38.7105 38.9509
December 40.9476 38.9978 40.2192