2016 IMP to PKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

105.2020 PKR

YEARLY LOW

104.1377 PKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

104.7131 PKR

2016 IMP to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the IMP to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 105.2020. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 12, dropping to 104.1377.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0643 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 104.9035 to the December average rate of 104.7929, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 105.2020 was down 0.39% compared to the 2015 peak of 105.6177, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 526,010 PKR

2015 Average 513,725 PKR

Yearly Trough Low 520,688 PKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,321.74 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

104.9399

104.5033

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IMP 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 104.7107, compared to 104.7155 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0048 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 104.7107

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 104.7155

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.7334 PKR (High: 104.9803 / Low: 104.2469). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1721 PKR (High: 104.8161 / Low: 104.6440).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.7334

April Spread (Stable) ±0.1721

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.2751 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2751

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 104.9035) against the same month in 2015 (average: 100.8135), the exchange rate shifted by +4.0899 (+4.06%).

2016 Avg (January) 104.9035

2015 Avg (January) 100.8135

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	105.2020	104.7050	104.9035
February	104.9803	104.2469	104.6284
March	104.8227	104.4318	104.6682
April	104.8161	104.6440	104.7297
May	105.1670	104.6446	104.7441
June	104.8169	104.1377	104.5904
July	105.1845	104.6180	104.7946
August	104.9731	104.4925	104.6892
September	104.8296	104.2550	104.5397
October	104.8260	104.2110	104.6469
November	105.0291	104.6615	104.8295
December	105.0910	104.4007	104.7929