YEARLY HIGH
0.8698 PKR
YEARLY LOW
0.8079 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8439 PKR

2016 ALL to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ALL to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 4, valuing the pair at 0.8698. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.8079.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0619 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8254 to the December average rate of 0.8171, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.8698 was down 0.30% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.8724, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,349 PKR
2015 Average 4,082 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 4,040 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 309.33 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.8627
0.8129
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ALL 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 0.8453, compared to 0.8426 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0027 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8453
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8426

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0365 PKR (High: 0.8524 / Low: 0.8159). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0109 PKR (High: 0.8594 / Low: 0.8485).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0365
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0109

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0149 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0149

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 0.8562) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.8081), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0480 (+5.94%).

2016 Avg (May) 0.8562
2015 Avg (May) 0.8081

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8322 0.8200 0.8254
February 0.8515 0.8253 0.8391
March 0.8570 0.8257 0.8428
April 0.8643 0.8484 0.8564
May 0.8698 0.8445 0.8562
June 0.8631 0.8411 0.8517
July 0.8564 0.8448 0.8495
August 0.8685 0.8472 0.8585
September 0.8594 0.8485 0.8540
October 0.8549 0.8377 0.8444
November 0.8524 0.8159 0.8319
December 0.8286 0.8079 0.8171