2016 AFN to PKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.5956 PKR

YEARLY LOW

1.5027 PKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.5452 PKR

2016 AFN to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AFN to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 5, valuing the pair at 1.5956. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 15, dropping to 1.5027.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0929 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5295 to the December average rate of 1.5771, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.5956 was down 10.30% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.7788, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,978 PKR

2015 Average 8,409 PKR

Yearly Trough Low 7,513 PKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 464.56 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.5963

1.5059

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN 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 1.5245, compared to 1.5660 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0415 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5245

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5660

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 0.0717 PKR (High: 1.5956 / Low: 1.5239). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0085 PKR (High: 1.5333 / Low: 1.5248).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0717

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0085

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0127 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0127

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 1.5560) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.6219), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0659 (-4.07%).

2016 Avg (August) 1.5560

2015 Avg (August) 1.6219

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.5338	1.5246	1.5295
February	1.5326	1.5074	1.5194
March	1.5341	1.5238	1.5284
April	1.5333	1.5248	1.5301
May	1.5326	1.5204	1.5261
June	1.5331	1.5027	1.5135
July	1.5310	1.5197	1.5256
August	1.5956	1.5239	1.5560
September	1.5925	1.5433	1.5680
October	1.5943	1.5836	1.5888
November	1.5910	1.5671	1.5803
December	1.5924	1.5701	1.5771