YEARLY HIGH
49.1817 PKR
YEARLY LOW
37.3992 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
44.4275 PKR

2016 GEL to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GEL to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 7, valuing the pair at 49.1817. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 37.3992.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.7825 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 43.0650 to the December average rate of 39.5237, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 49.1817 was down 14.86% compared to the 2015 peak of 57.7634, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 245,908 PKR
2015 Average 235,699 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 186,996 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 58,912.43 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

48.8832
38.6729
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL 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 45.2531, compared to 43.6019 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.6512 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 45.2531
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 43.6019

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 4.7852 PKR (High: 49.1817 / Low: 44.3965). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6306 PKR (High: 42.5184 / Low: 41.8879).

June Spread (Volatile) ±4.7852
February Spread (Stable) ±0.6306

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 2.9712 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.9712

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 47.7458) against the same month in 2015 (average: 45.1008), the exchange rate shifted by +2.6450 (+5.86%).

2016 Avg (June) 47.7458
2015 Avg (June) 45.1008

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 43.7061 42.1619 43.0650
February 42.5184 41.8879 42.1448
March 45.7895 42.3564 44.1077
April 47.0699 45.5346 46.4229
May 49.0228 47.0214 48.0323
June 49.1817 44.3965 47.7458
July 45.2717 44.4956 44.7747
August 46.1045 44.4007 45.1807
September 45.7148 44.7679 45.2650
October 44.9299 43.8762 44.4446
November 43.7830 41.1920 42.4228
December 41.0166 37.3992 39.5237