YEARLY HIGH
0.5940 PKR
YEARLY LOW
0.5823 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5893 PKR

2016 DJF to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the DJF to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 17, valuing the pair at 0.5940. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.5823.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0117 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5904 to the December average rate of 0.5872, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.5940 was down 0.12% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.5947, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,970 PKR
2015 Average 2,892 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 2,911 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 58.73 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.5914
0.5868
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DJF 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 0.5894, compared to 0.5893 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5894
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5893

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 0.0075 PKR (High: 0.5897 / Low: 0.5823). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 PKR (High: 0.5901 / Low: 0.5889).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0075
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0017 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0017

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2016: 0.5910) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.5736), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0174 (+3.02%).

2016 Avg (July) 0.5910
2015 Avg (July) 0.5736

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5925 0.5891 0.5904
February 0.5910 0.5868 0.5889
March 0.5907 0.5877 0.5891
April 0.5901 0.5889 0.5894
May 0.5931 0.5887 0.5898
June 0.5904 0.5858 0.5885
July 0.5940 0.5896 0.5910
August 0.5925 0.5889 0.5902
September 0.5906 0.5880 0.5892
October 0.5913 0.5863 0.5891
November 0.5910 0.5868 0.5889
December 0.5897 0.5823 0.5872