YEARLY HIGH
0.4421 PKR
YEARLY LOW
0.4145 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4208 PKR

2017 YER to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the YER to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 0.4421. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 0.4145.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0277 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4183 to the December average rate of 0.4343, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.4421 was down 9.69% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.4895, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,211 PKR
2016 Average 2,187 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 2,072 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 138.28 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.4359
0.4167
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER 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 0.4187, compared to 0.4229 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0041 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4187
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4229

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0210 PKR (High: 0.4421 / Low: 0.4211). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0040 PKR (High: 0.4204 / Low: 0.4164).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0210
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0040

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 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.4343) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.4189), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0154 (+3.67%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.4343
2016 Avg (December) 0.4189

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4211 0.4145 0.4183
February 0.4213 0.4171 0.4191
March 0.4214 0.4166 0.4190
April 0.4204 0.4164 0.4190
May 0.4210 0.4165 0.4186
June 0.4210 0.4162 0.4183
July 0.4238 0.4160 0.4199
August 0.4243 0.4173 0.4203
September 0.4245 0.4197 0.4214
October 0.4230 0.4188 0.4207
November 0.4228 0.4180 0.4206
December 0.4421 0.4211 0.4343