YEARLY HIGH
34.8366 PKR
YEARLY LOW
31.5680 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
33.9423 PKR

2016 LTL to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LTL to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 34.8366. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 31.5680.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.2686 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 33.7270 to the December average rate of 31.9809, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 34.8366 was down 1.24% compared to the 2015 peak of 35.2731, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 174,183 PKR
2015 Average 169,985 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 157,840 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,343.05 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

34.8960
31.7159
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL 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 34.2653, compared to 33.6194 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6459 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 34.2653
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 33.6194

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 1.9140 PKR (High: 34.0381 / Low: 32.1241). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2652 PKR (High: 34.7628 / Low: 34.4976).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.9140
April Spread (Stable) ±0.2652

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 1.1219 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1219

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 34.5913) against the same month in 2015 (average: 34.3680), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2233 (+0.65%).

2016 Avg (May) 34.5913
2015 Avg (May) 34.3680

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 33.9594 33.5648 33.7270
February 34.5378 33.6898 34.1060
March 34.6513 33.6568 34.1606
April 34.7628 34.4976 34.6310
May 34.8366 34.3509 34.5913
June 34.6599 33.8730 34.3759
July 34.1173 33.8293 33.9776
August 34.6240 33.9359 34.2806
September 34.5206 34.2068 34.3705
October 34.4260 33.6877 34.0040
November 34.0381 32.1241 33.1028
December 32.5958 31.5680 31.9809