YEARLY HIGH
8.0964 PKR
YEARLY LOW
6.5368 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.1091 PKR

2016 ARS to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ARS to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 8.0964. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 12, dropping to 6.5368.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5596 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.7388 to the December average rate of 6.6158, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 8.0964 was down 31.71% compared to the 2015 peak of 11.8552, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 40,482 PKR
2015 Average 55,785 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 32,684 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,797.76 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

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ARS 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 7.3243, compared to 6.8940 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4303 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.3243
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.8940

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.8218 PKR (High: 7.4561 / Low: 6.6342). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1089 PKR (High: 6.9206 / Low: 6.8117).

February Spread (Volatile) Âą0.8218
October Spread (Stable) Âą0.1089

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.6571 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6571

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 7.7388) against the same month in 2015 (average: 11.7274), the exchange rate shifted by -3.9886 (-34.01%).

2016 Avg (January) 7.7388
2015 Avg (January) 11.7274

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Month High Low Average
January 8.0964 7.5406 7.7388
February 7.4561 6.6342 7.0817
March 7.2451 6.6561 7.0262
April 7.4599 7.0855 7.2777
May 7.5279 7.3334 7.4179
June 7.6071 6.8754 7.4032
July 7.1851 6.9598 7.0360
August 7.1365 6.9706 7.0556
September 7.0075 6.8150 6.9260
October 6.9206 6.8117 6.8932
November 6.9943 6.6442 6.8371
December 6.7724 6.5368 6.6158