YEARLY HIGH
279.2563 PKR
YEARLY LOW
276.1583 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
277.7454 PKR

2016 BHD to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BHD to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 279.2563. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 12, dropping to 276.1583.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.0980 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 278.3483 to the December average rate of 278.0519, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 279.2563 was down 0.37% compared to the 2015 peak of 280.2948, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,396,282 PKR
2015 Average 1,362,269 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 1,380,792 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,489.92 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

278.4522
277.2052
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BHD 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 277.7608, compared to 277.7301 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0308 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 277.7608
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 277.7301

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 1.9853 PKR (High: 278.4700 / Low: 276.4847). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4977 PKR (High: 278.0668 / Low: 277.5691).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.9853
April Spread (Stable) ±0.4977

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 0.8334 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8334

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 278.3483) against the same month in 2015 (average: 267.3350), the exchange rate shifted by +11.0134 (+4.12%).

2016 Avg (January) 278.3483
2015 Avg (January) 267.3350

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 279.2563 277.8324 278.3483
February 278.4700 276.4847 277.5149
March 278.0808 276.9751 277.6515
April 278.0668 277.5691 277.8112
May 278.9857 277.5689 277.8412
June 277.9861 276.1583 277.3979
July 278.7570 277.4564 277.7674
August 278.1696 277.0510 277.6296
September 278.0759 276.5744 277.3091
October 278.0711 276.4452 277.5710
November 278.6132 277.1925 278.0514
December 278.8965 277.0278 278.0519