YEARLY HIGH
61.6753 PKR
YEARLY LOW
55.6474 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
59.2630 PKR

2016 BGN to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BGN to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 61.6753. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 55.6474.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.0279 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 58.2784 to the December average rate of 56.4588, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 61.6753 was down 1.19% compared to the 2015 peak of 62.4193, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 308,376 PKR
2015 Average 291,561 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 278,237 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 30,139.43 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

61.1380
56.0334
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN 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 59.7703, compared to 58.7558 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.0145 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 59.7703
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 58.7558

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 2.8770 PKR (High: 59.5391 / Low: 56.6621). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6147 PKR (High: 60.2409 / Low: 59.6262).

November Spread (Volatile) ±2.8770
September Spread (Stable) ±0.6147

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 1.3833 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3833

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 60.5025) against the same month in 2015 (average: 58.1482), the exchange rate shifted by +2.3543 (+4.05%).

2016 Avg (May) 60.5025
2015 Avg (May) 58.1482

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 58.5836 57.7945 58.2784
February 60.4949 58.3015 59.4032
March 60.8858 58.2186 59.5977
April 61.2642 60.1402 60.7126
May 61.6753 59.5383 60.5025
June 60.9551 59.0330 60.1271
July 59.7805 58.8633 59.3144
August 60.6389 59.2712 59.9785
September 60.2409 59.6262 59.9032
October 59.9338 58.3077 59.0379
November 59.5391 56.6621 57.8421
December 57.4166 55.6474 56.4588