YEARLY HIGH
1.5842 PKR
YEARLY LOW
1.5212 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5588 PKR

2016 INR to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the INR to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 1.5842. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 1.5212.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0630 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5593 to the December average rate of 1.5453, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.5842 was down 4.14% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.6527, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 INR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 396,048 PKR
2015 Average 400,639 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 380,307 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,741.64 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.5800
1.5286
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

INR 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 1.5587, compared to 1.5589 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5587
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5589

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0533 PKR (High: 1.5787 / Low: 1.5254). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0070 PKR (High: 1.5715 / Low: 1.5645).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0533
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0070

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0265 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0265

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 1.5593) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.6216), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0622 (-3.84%).

2016 Avg (January) 1.5593
2015 Avg (January) 1.6216

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5842 1.5399 1.5593
February 1.5463 1.5212 1.5329
March 1.5813 1.5447 1.5644
April 1.5832 1.5703 1.5757
May 1.5783 1.5503 1.5648
June 1.5699 1.5386 1.5551
July 1.5692 1.5524 1.5606
August 1.5705 1.5594 1.5639
September 1.5773 1.5563 1.5660
October 1.5715 1.5645 1.5684
November 1.5787 1.5254 1.5493
December 1.5584 1.5311 1.5453