YEARLY HIGH
157.4441 PKR
YEARLY LOW
139.4083 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
146.0282 PKR

2017 XDR to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XDR to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 157.4441. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 139.4083.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 18.0359 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 141.4093 to the December average rate of 153.8745, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 157.4441 was up 5.52% compared to the 2016 peak of 149.2093, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 787,221 PKR
2016 Average 727,782 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 697,041 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 90,179.28 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

155.1211
140.1628
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 142.8093, compared to 149.2470 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.4377 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 142.8093
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 149.2470

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 8.5599 PKR (High: 157.4441 / Low: 148.8842). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6821 PKR (High: 145.8041 / Low: 144.1220).

December Spread (Volatile) ±8.5599
June Spread (Stable) ±1.6821

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 1.4630 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4630

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 153.8745) against the same month in 2016 (average: 141.1140), the exchange rate shifted by +12.7606 (+9.04%).

2017 Avg (December) 153.8745
2016 Avg (December) 141.1140

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 143.0602 139.4083 141.4093
February 143.0679 140.6931 142.0484
March 143.3013 140.0292 141.8319
April 144.1852 141.8103 142.7170
May 145.7849 142.3433 144.0545
June 145.8041 144.1220 144.7948
July 148.4424 145.1168 146.6657
August 150.6003 147.1742 148.4185
September 151.3176 148.6731 149.8768
October 149.6522 147.6300 148.4138
November 150.2677 147.1127 148.2328
December 157.4441 148.8842 153.8745