2016 BAM to PKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

61.6582 PKR

YEARLY LOW

55.6326 PKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

59.2536 PKR

2016 BAM to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BAM to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 61.6582. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 55.6326.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.0257 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 58.2868 to the December average rate of 56.4352, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 61.6582 was down 1.03% compared to the 2015 peak of 62.2973, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 308,291 PKR

2015 Average 291,533 PKR

Yearly Trough Low 278,163 PKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 30,128.36 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

61.1446

56.0071

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 59.7742, compared to 58.7331 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.0411 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 59.7742

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 58.7331

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 2.9864 PKR (High: 59.5906 / Low: 56.6042). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6358 PKR (High: 60.1968 / Low: 59.5610).

November Spread (Volatile) ±2.9864

September Spread (Stable) ±0.6358

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 1.3877 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3877

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 60.5116) against the same month in 2015 (average: 58.1469), the exchange rate shifted by +2.3647 (+4.07%).

2016 Avg (May) 60.5116

2015 Avg (May) 58.1469

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	58.5702	57.8236	58.2868
February	60.4924	58.2881	59.4116
March	60.8709	58.2135	59.5929
April	61.2867	60.1216	60.7165
May	61.6582	59.5074	60.5116
June	60.9758	59.0948	60.1256
July	59.8170	58.8269	59.2879
August	60.6204	59.2501	59.9435
September	60.1968	59.5610	59.8810
October	59.9811	58.2594	59.0279
November	59.5906	56.6042	57.8229
December	57.5303	55.6326	56.4352