YEARLY HIGH
0.4775 PHP
YEARLY LOW
0.4389 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4535 PHP

2016 PKR to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PKR to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 0.4775. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 31, dropping to 0.4389.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0386 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4530 to the December average rate of 0.4750, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.4775 was up 4.23% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.4581, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 PKR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 238,770 PHP
2015 Average 221,520 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 219,465 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,305.00 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.4783
0.4393
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to PHP 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 0.4478, compared to 0.4593 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0114 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4478
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4593

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was September, with a trading range of 0.0172 PHP (High: 0.4629 / Low: 0.4457). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0048 PHP (High: 0.4775 / Low: 0.4727).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0172
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0048

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0100 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0100

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.4750) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.4506), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0245 (+5.44%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.4750
2015 Avg (December) 0.4506

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4576 0.4474 0.4530
February 0.4580 0.4526 0.4551
March 0.4512 0.4389 0.4451
April 0.4485 0.4395 0.4426
May 0.4517 0.4445 0.4470
June 0.4499 0.4397 0.4442
July 0.4511 0.4447 0.4489
August 0.4501 0.4417 0.4452
September 0.4629 0.4457 0.4547
October 0.4649 0.4586 0.4620
November 0.4766 0.4609 0.4696
December 0.4775 0.4727 0.4750