2016 GBP to PKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

156.5768 PKR

YEARLY LOW

127.4856 PKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

141.9394 PKR

2016 GBP to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GBP to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 23, valuing the pair at 156.5768. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 30, dropping to 127.4856.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 29.0912 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 151.1159 to the December average rate of 130.7412, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 156.5768 was down 3.95% compared to the 2015 peak of 163.0125, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 782,884 PKR

2015 Average 785,180 PKR

Yearly Trough Low 637,428 PKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 145,456.13 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

154.2363

126.9698

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GBP 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 150.0781, compared to 133.8006 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 16.2775 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 150.0781

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 133.8006

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 18.1979 PKR (High: 156.5768 / Low: 138.3790). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.7244 PKR (High: 153.9822 / Low: 150.2577).

June Spread (Volatile) ±18.1979

May Spread (Stable) ±3.7244

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 10.7315 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -10.7315

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 148.5662) against the same month in 2015 (average: 158.7366), the exchange rate shifted by -10.1704 (-6.41%).

2016 Avg (June) 148.5662

2015 Avg (June) 158.7366

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	154.7668	148.4392	151.1159
February	152.4392	145.0494	149.7234
March	151.4928	146.2934	149.3024
April	153.1204	147.0930	149.7967
May	153.9822	150.2577	151.9641
June	156.5768	138.3790	148.5662
July	139.8438	135.1050	137.8347
August	139.6640	134.8069	137.0380
September	140.0949	135.5896	137.4347
October	135.6015	127.4856	129.2420
November	132.1237	128.2543	130.5132
December	133.5114	128.1327	130.7412