YEARLY HIGH
0.0368 PKR
YEARLY LOW
0.0306 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0344 PKR

2016 COP to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the COP to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 0.0368. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 16, dropping to 0.0306.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0062 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0320 to the December average rate of 0.0348, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0368 was down 14.76% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0432, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 184,128 PKR
2015 Average 189,001 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 153,235 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 30,892.27 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0363
0.0307
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

COP 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 0.0336, compared to 0.0351 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0336
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0351

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 0.0028 PKR (High: 0.0366 / Low: 0.0338). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 PKR (High: 0.0317 / Low: 0.0306).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0028
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 0.0350) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0418), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0068 (-16.36%).

2016 Avg (May) 0.0350
2015 Avg (May) 0.0418

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0330 0.0311 0.0320
February 0.0317 0.0306 0.0312
March 0.0348 0.0321 0.0335
April 0.0366 0.0338 0.0350
May 0.0368 0.0340 0.0350
June 0.0358 0.0338 0.0350
July 0.0359 0.0340 0.0354
August 0.0366 0.0338 0.0354
September 0.0366 0.0352 0.0358
October 0.0363 0.0350 0.0357
November 0.0350 0.0330 0.0337
December 0.0353 0.0339 0.0348