YEARLY HIGH
1.1119 PKR
YEARLY LOW
0.9162 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9956 PKR

2017 XPF to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XPF to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 1.1119. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.9162.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1957 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9299 to the December average rate of 1.0787, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.1119 was up 10.18% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.0092, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,560 PKR
2016 Average 4,857 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 4,581 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 978.35 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.0936
0.9150
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF 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 0.9477, compared to 1.0435 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0958 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9477
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0435

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0980 PKR (High: 1.0165 / Low: 0.9185). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0218 PKR (High: 1.0479 / Low: 1.0261).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0980
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0218

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 0.0161 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0161

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 1.0787) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.9242), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1545 (+16.71%).

2017 Avg (December) 1.0787
2016 Avg (December) 0.9242

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9419 0.9162 0.9299
February 1.0165 0.9185 0.9349
March 0.9507 0.9189 0.9348
April 0.9581 0.9283 0.9382
May 0.9858 0.9509 0.9674
June 0.9984 0.9758 0.9813
July 1.0347 0.9913 1.0144
August 1.0617 1.0321 1.0418
September 1.0655 1.0377 1.0531
October 1.0479 1.0261 1.0370
November 1.0557 1.0217 1.0360
December 1.1119 1.0401 1.0787