2016 ETB to PKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

4.9514 PKR

YEARLY LOW

4.6565 PKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

4.7969 PKR

2016 ETB to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ETB to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 4.9514. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 4.6565.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2949 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.9378 to the December average rate of 4.6790, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 4.9514 was down 1.69% compared to the 2015 peak of 5.0366, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 24,757 PKR

2015 Average 24,834 PKR

Yearly Trough Low 23,282 PKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,474.53 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

4.9636

4.6531

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 4.8708, compared to 4.7230 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1478 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.8708

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.7230

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0739 PKR (High: 4.8588 / Low: 4.7849). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0215 PKR (High: 4.8686 / Low: 4.8471).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0739

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0215

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0359 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0359

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 4.9378) against the same month in 2015 (average: 4.9789), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0411 (-0.83%).

2016 Avg (January) 4.9378

2015 Avg (January) 4.9789

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	4.9514	4.9163	4.9378
February	4.9268	4.8914	4.9083
March	4.9087	4.8661	4.8941
April	4.8686	4.8471	4.8582
May	4.8588	4.7849	4.8303
June	4.8133	4.7770	4.7961
July	4.7957	4.7505	4.7736
August	4.7570	4.7341	4.7448
September	4.7478	4.7157	4.7293
October	4.7352	4.6974	4.7145
November	4.7124	4.6756	4.6969
December	4.7083	4.6565	4.6790