YEARLY HIGH
13.4168 PKR
YEARLY LOW
5.3340 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.2129 PKR

2016 EGP to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the EGP to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 13.4168. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 5.3340.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.0828 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.3974 to the December average rate of 5.6966, the exchange rate registered a net change of -57.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 13.4168 was down 4.98% compared to the 2015 peak of 14.1199, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 67,084 PKR
2015 Average 66,661 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 26,670 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 40,414.20 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

14.1674
4.9265
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP 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 12.4401, compared to 9.9858 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.4543 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.4401
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.9858

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 5.9619 PKR (High: 11.8086 / Low: 5.8467). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0349 PKR (High: 11.8206 / Low: 11.7858).

November Spread (Volatile) ±5.9619
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0349

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 4.7397 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.7397

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 13.3974) against the same month in 2015 (average: 13.8809), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4835 (-3.48%).

2016 Avg (January) 13.3974
2015 Avg (January) 13.8809

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.4168 13.3785 13.3974
February 13.4045 13.3131 13.3595
March 13.4088 11.6959 12.5015
April 11.8206 11.7858 11.7969
May 11.8449 11.7838 11.7986
June 11.8806 11.7415 11.7865
July 11.8489 11.7813 11.8034
August 11.8406 11.7681 11.7942
September 11.8116 11.7477 11.7796
October 11.8110 11.7402 11.7902
November 11.8086 5.8467 7.0506
December 5.8864 5.3340 5.6966