YEARLY HIGH
350.4977 PKR
YEARLY LOW
341.1153 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
346.4831 PKR

2016 KWD to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KWD to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 11, valuing the pair at 350.4977. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 341.1153.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.3825 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 345.0332 to the December average rate of 342.9785, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 350.4977 was up 0.63% compared to the 2015 peak of 348.3017, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,752,489 PKR
2015 Average 1,706,700 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 1,705,576 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 46,912.25 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

349.4762
342.3878
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD 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 347.1366, compared to 345.8297 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.3069 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 347.1366
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 345.8297

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 4.4933 PKR (High: 350.4977 / Low: 346.0044). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6901 PKR (High: 347.5489 / Low: 346.8588).

February Spread (Volatile) ±4.4933
April Spread (Stable) ±0.6901

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 2.0277 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.0277

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 348.8855) against the same month in 2015 (average: 343.3321), the exchange rate shifted by +5.5534 (+1.62%).

2016 Avg (February) 348.8855
2015 Avg (February) 343.3321

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 346.3554 343.9395 345.0332
February 350.4977 346.0044 348.8855
March 348.8218 346.3871 347.5896
April 347.5489 346.8588 347.1279
May 348.7053 346.3932 347.3441
June 348.2289 345.6645 346.8392
July 348.2746 346.3725 346.9617
August 348.6436 346.1093 347.1762
September 348.0907 345.9438 346.8616
October 346.6458 344.5185 345.9940
November 346.6218 343.1667 345.0063
December 344.7472 341.1153 342.9785