YEARLY HIGH
0.0697 PKR
YEARLY LOW
0.0689 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0694 PKR

2016 LBP to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LBP to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 0.0697. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 12, dropping to 0.0689.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0008 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0695 to the December average rate of 0.0694, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0697 was down 0.65% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0702, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 349 PKR
2015 Average 341 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 345 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3.76 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0695
0.0692
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP 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 0.0694, compared to 0.0694 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0694
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0694

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0005 PKR (High: 0.0695 / Low: 0.0689). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 PKR (High: 0.0695 / Low: 0.0694).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0005
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0695) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0667), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0028 (+4.15%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0695
2015 Avg (January) 0.0667

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0697 0.0693 0.0695
February 0.0695 0.0691 0.0693
March 0.0695 0.0692 0.0694
April 0.0695 0.0694 0.0694
May 0.0696 0.0693 0.0694
June 0.0695 0.0689 0.0693
July 0.0695 0.0693 0.0694
August 0.0695 0.0692 0.0694
September 0.0695 0.0690 0.0693
October 0.0695 0.0692 0.0693
November 0.0695 0.0693 0.0694
December 0.0696 0.0691 0.0694