YEARLY HIGH
79.8533 PKR
YEARLY LOW
72.4089 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
75.8469 PKR

2016 LYD to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LYD to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 24, valuing the pair at 79.8533. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 72.4089.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.4444 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 75.7170 to the December average rate of 73.1618, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 79.8533 was down 5.13% compared to the 2015 peak of 84.1689, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 399,267 PKR
2015 Average 378,363 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 362,045 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 37,222.10 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

78.5444
72.6725
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD 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 76.7164, compared to 74.9775 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.7389 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 76.7164
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 74.9775

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 3.6381 PKR (High: 79.8533 / Low: 76.2153). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6146 PKR (High: 76.0410 / Low: 75.4265).

May Spread (Volatile) ±3.6381
September Spread (Stable) ±0.6146

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 1.2444 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2444

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 78.0551) against the same month in 2015 (average: 74.5069), the exchange rate shifted by +3.5481 (+4.76%).

2016 Avg (May) 78.0551
2015 Avg (May) 74.5069

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 76.9948 74.9731 75.7170
February 76.8850 75.0466 76.0776
March 76.9933 75.1171 76.0499
April 78.3661 76.6597 77.5882
May 79.8533 76.2153 78.0551
June 78.6178 75.8951 76.8106
July 76.4775 75.1038 75.6884
August 76.2780 75.3946 75.8463
September 76.0410 75.4265 75.7615
October 75.8381 74.6823 75.1437
November 75.2286 73.3084 74.2630
December 73.8709 72.4089 73.1618