YEARLY HIGH
9.0199 PKR
YEARLY LOW
7.2774 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.9215 PKR

2017 ZAR to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ZAR to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 9.0199. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 14, dropping to 7.2774.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7425 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.7053 to the December average rate of 8.3236, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 9.0199 was up 14.22% compared to the 2016 peak of 7.8969, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 450,994 PKR
2016 Average 357,296 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 363,870 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 87,123.77 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

8.4089
7.3858
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR 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 7.9336, compared to 7.9093 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0243 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.9336
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.9093

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 1.3630 PKR (High: 9.0199 / Low: 7.6569). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3058 PKR (High: 8.2957 / Low: 7.9899).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.3630
June Spread (Stable) ±0.3058

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.3283 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3283

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 8.3236) against the same month in 2016 (average: 7.5590), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7647 (+10.12%).

2017 Avg (December) 8.3236
2016 Avg (December) 7.5590

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.9160 7.5836 7.7053
February 8.1410 7.7750 7.9560
March 8.4534 7.8110 8.1061
April 8.0449 7.5277 7.8086
May 8.1805 7.6463 7.9055
June 8.2957 7.9899 8.1201
July 8.1543 7.7700 8.0102
August 8.1396 7.7581 7.9438
September 8.2216 7.7602 8.0178
October 7.9432 7.3972 7.6895
November 7.7392 7.2774 7.4711
December 9.0199 7.6569 8.3236