YEARLY HIGH
170.5527 PKR
YEARLY LOW
155.0903 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
165.7247 PKR

2016 LVL to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LVL to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 4, valuing the pair at 170.5527. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 155.0903.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.4624 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 164.5562 to the December average rate of 157.1190, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 170.5527 was down 1.66% compared to the 2015 peak of 173.4257, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 852,764 PKR
2015 Average 813,930 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 775,452 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 77,312.04 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

170.0698
155.9417
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LVL 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 167.1277, compared to 164.3217 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.8060 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 167.1277
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 164.3217

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 8.8606 PKR (High: 166.6823 / Low: 157.8217). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2525 PKR (High: 167.9229 / Low: 166.6704).

November Spread (Volatile) ±8.8606
September Spread (Stable) ±1.2525

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 4.9779 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.9779

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 168.5586) against the same month in 2015 (average: 161.8319), the exchange rate shifted by +6.7267 (+4.16%).

2016 Avg (May) 168.5586
2015 Avg (May) 161.8319

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 165.6977 163.5493 164.5562
February 168.2652 164.3519 166.3823
March 169.0171 164.2281 166.6873
April 169.8760 167.8158 168.8924
May 170.5527 166.6449 168.5586
June 169.0435 165.2491 167.6892
July 167.1631 163.7770 166.1824
August 168.7941 166.1251 167.4825
September 167.9229 166.6704 167.2824
October 167.3979 164.3991 165.7670
November 166.6823 157.8217 162.0969
December 160.1399 155.0903 157.1190