2016 CAD to PKR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 CAD to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the CAD to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 83.6145. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 71.9430.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.6715 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 73.9603 to the December average rate of 78.4891, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 83.6145 was down 3.62% compared to the 2015 peak of 86.7552, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 CAD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
CAD to PKR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 78.7881, compared to 79.3690 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5809 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 3.8992 PKR (High: 83.5053 / Low: 79.6061). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3847 PKR (High: 78.7487 / Low: 77.3640).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 1.0800 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 80.9346) against the same month in 2015 (average: 83.6437), the exchange rate shifted by -2.7092 (-3.24%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75.7462 | 71.9430 | 73.9603 |
| February | 77.5990 | 74.7636 | 75.8831 |
| March | 80.6379 | 77.9294 | 79.1930 |
| April | 83.5053 | 79.6061 | 81.6332 |
| May | 83.6145 | 79.8504 | 80.9346 |
| June | 82.2226 | 79.9529 | 81.1246 |
| July | 81.3229 | 79.5079 | 80.4296 |
| August | 81.7991 | 79.3333 | 80.5422 |
| September | 81.1121 | 79.1024 | 79.8537 |
| October | 79.8998 | 77.9570 | 78.9898 |
| November | 78.7487 | 77.3640 | 77.9098 |
| December | 79.8723 | 77.1313 | 78.4891 |