YEARLY HIGH
0.2446 PKR
YEARLY LOW
0.2208 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2362 PKR

2016 KMF to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KMF to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 4, valuing the pair at 0.2446. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 0.2208.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0238 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2323 to the December average rate of 0.2244, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2446 was down 1.29% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2478, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,223 PKR
2015 Average 1,159 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 1,104 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 119.07 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2433
0.2227
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KMF 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 0.2382, compared to 0.2341 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0040 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2382
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2341

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0122 PKR (High: 0.2377 / Low: 0.2254). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0031 PKR (High: 0.2389 / Low: 0.2358).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0122
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0031

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0065 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0065

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 0.2416) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2309), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0107 (+4.63%).

2016 Avg (May) 0.2416
2015 Avg (May) 0.2309

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2366 0.2296 0.2323
February 0.2398 0.2319 0.2360
March 0.2398 0.2314 0.2366
April 0.2424 0.2390 0.2413
May 0.2446 0.2364 0.2416
June 0.2436 0.2379 0.2412
July 0.2435 0.2340 0.2395
August 0.2391 0.2339 0.2360
September 0.2389 0.2358 0.2379
October 0.2382 0.2331 0.2362
November 0.2377 0.2254 0.2309
December 0.2276 0.2208 0.2244