YEARLY HIGH
15.3612 PKR
YEARLY LOW
15.0462 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.1795 PKR

2016 BOB to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BOB to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 3, valuing the pair at 15.3612. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 11, dropping to 15.0462.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3150 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.1865 to the December average rate of 15.1397, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 15.3612 was down 0.09% compared to the 2015 peak of 15.3748, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 76,806 PKR
2015 Average 74,397 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 75,231 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,575.13 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

15.3274
15.0946
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 15.2124, compared to 15.1466 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0658 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.2124
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.1466

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 0.2114 PKR (High: 15.3612 / Low: 15.1498). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0491 PKR (High: 15.2050 / Low: 15.1558).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.2114
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0491

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0787 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0787

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 15.2293) against the same month in 2015 (average: 14.7422), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4871 (+3.30%).

2016 Avg (April) 15.2293
2015 Avg (April) 14.7422

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 15.2050 15.1558 15.1865
February 15.2653 15.1068 15.1785
March 15.3596 15.2585 15.3080
April 15.3612 15.1498 15.2293
May 15.2715 15.1290 15.1872
June 15.2177 15.1332 15.1852
July 15.2583 15.1441 15.2025
August 15.1709 15.0760 15.1329
September 15.1576 15.0462 15.1140
October 15.1695 15.1085 15.1346
November 15.1847 15.1113 15.1560
December 15.1849 15.0841 15.1397