YEARLY HIGH
1.8493 PKR
YEARLY LOW
1.5580 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6642 PKR

2016 HTG to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the HTG to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 1.8493. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 1.5580.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2913 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8087 to the December average rate of 1.5742, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.97% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.8493 was down 15.44% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.1870, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,246 PKR
2015 Average 10,157 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 7,790 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,456.42 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.8322
1.5507
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG 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 1.7113, compared to 1.6170 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0943 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7113
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6170

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0870 PKR (High: 1.8493 / Low: 1.7623). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0154 PKR (High: 1.6890 / Low: 1.6736).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0870
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0154

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0747 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0747

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 1.8087) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.1652), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3565 (-16.46%).

2016 Avg (January) 1.8087
2015 Avg (January) 2.1652

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8493 1.7623 1.8087
February 1.7645 1.7019 1.7340
March 1.7048 1.6839 1.6919
April 1.6938 1.6775 1.6851
May 1.6890 1.6736 1.6809
June 1.6769 1.6611 1.6672
July 1.6647 1.6490 1.6564
August 1.6536 1.6161 1.6335
September 1.6216 1.6020 1.6100
October 1.6212 1.6020 1.6117
November 1.6377 1.5911 1.6162
December 1.6017 1.5580 1.5742