YEARLY HIGH
58.6628 PKR
YEARLY LOW
57.9923 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
58.3930 PKR

2016 AWG to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AWG to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 58.6628. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 57.9923.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6705 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 58.4998 to the December average rate of 58.3425, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 58.6628 was down 0.51% compared to the 2015 peak of 58.9636, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 293,314 PKR
2015 Average 286,630 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 289,962 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,352.46 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

58.5165
58.3159
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG 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 58.3982, compared to 58.3879 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0103 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 58.3982
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 58.3879

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 0.6086 PKR (High: 58.6009 / Low: 57.9923). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1543 PKR (High: 58.5060 / Low: 58.3517).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.6086
April Spread (Stable) ±0.1543

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1532 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1532

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 58.4998) against the same month in 2015 (average: 56.3382), the exchange rate shifted by +2.1616 (+3.84%).

2016 Avg (January) 58.4998
2015 Avg (January) 56.3382

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 58.6628 58.3857 58.4998
February 58.5392 58.1303 58.3466
March 58.4513 58.2334 58.3652
April 58.5060 58.3517 58.4066
May 58.6433 58.3520 58.4383
June 58.4481 58.1544 58.3326
July 58.6531 58.3372 58.4427
August 58.5352 58.2672 58.3816
September 58.5251 58.2060 58.3540
October 58.4443 58.1345 58.3516
November 58.5664 58.3614 58.4547
December 58.6009 57.9923 58.3425