YEARLY HIGH
0.0955 PKR
YEARLY LOW
0.0844 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0903 PKR

2016 KRW to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KRW to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 16, valuing the pair at 0.0955. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 0.0844.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0112 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0874 to the December average rate of 0.0885, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0955 was up 0.29% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0952, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 477,511 PKR
2015 Average 454,263 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 421,751 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 55,759.60 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0950
0.0851
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW 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 0.0886, compared to 0.0920 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0034 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0886
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0920

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0065 PKR (High: 0.0914 / Low: 0.0849). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 PKR (High: 0.0923 / Low: 0.0905).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0065
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0029 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0029

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 0.0942) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0869), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0073 (+8.44%).

2016 Avg (August) 0.0942
2015 Avg (August) 0.0869

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0893 0.0864 0.0874
February 0.0874 0.0844 0.0859
March 0.0914 0.0849 0.0884
April 0.0923 0.0905 0.0913
May 0.0919 0.0878 0.0892
June 0.0911 0.0878 0.0895
July 0.0939 0.0902 0.0919
August 0.0955 0.0934 0.0942
September 0.0955 0.0928 0.0942
October 0.0950 0.0912 0.0929
November 0.0923 0.0888 0.0901
December 0.0904 0.0865 0.0885