YEARLY HIGH
70.5296 PKR
YEARLY LOW
58.0940 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
65.4291 PKR

2016 AZN to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AZN to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 26, valuing the pair at 70.5296. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 58.0940.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.4356 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 66.2341 to the December average rate of 59.1376, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 70.5296 was down 45.56% compared to the 2015 peak of 129.5658, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 352,648 PKR
2015 Average 509,787 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 290,470 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 62,178.22 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

70.8747
58.0706
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN 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 67.4881, compared to 63.3701 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.1180 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 67.4881
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 63.3701

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 4.8481 PKR (High: 67.7339 / Low: 62.8858). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2154 PKR (High: 70.5296 / Low: 69.3143).

March Spread (Volatile) ±4.8481
May Spread (Stable) ±1.2154

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 3.2237 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.2237

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 69.8077) against the same month in 2015 (average: 97.0810), the exchange rate shifted by -27.2733 (-28.09%).

2016 Avg (May) 69.8077
2015 Avg (May) 97.0810

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 67.2551 64.5553 66.2341
February 67.1887 64.7867 66.1794
March 67.7339 62.8858 64.8495
April 69.8267 68.4867 69.0522
May 70.5296 69.3143 69.8077
June 70.4094 67.3702 68.8060
July 67.7221 65.5630 66.8983
August 65.6807 63.2839 64.4506
September 64.2968 62.8796 63.5946
October 65.5773 63.2052 64.6816
November 63.4318 60.0987 61.4579
December 60.1362 58.0940 59.1376