YEARLY HIGH
10.9651 PKR
YEARLY LOW
10.2575 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.6839 PKR

2016 MAD to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MAD to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 10.9651. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 10.2575.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7075 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.5902 to the December average rate of 10.3618, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 10.9651 was down 1.34% compared to the 2015 peak of 11.1138, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 54,825 PKR
2015 Average 52,704 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 51,288 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,537.64 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

10.8940
10.3135
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD 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 10.7446, compared to 10.6233 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1212 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.7446
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.6233

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.3164 PKR (High: 10.7008 / Low: 10.3844). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0783 PKR (High: 10.7871 / Low: 10.7088).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.3164
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0783

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 0.1583 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1583

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 10.8292) against the same month in 2015 (average: 10.4738), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3553 (+3.39%).

2016 Avg (May) 10.8292
2015 Avg (May) 10.4738

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.6623 10.5217 10.5902
February 10.8385 10.5929 10.7028
March 10.8727 10.5695 10.7272
April 10.9136 10.7960 10.8456
May 10.9651 10.7180 10.8292
June 10.8542 10.6647 10.7723
July 10.7680 10.6390 10.6876
August 10.8793 10.6691 10.7616
September 10.7871 10.7088 10.7538
October 10.7568 10.5689 10.6550
November 10.7008 10.3844 10.5201
December 10.4809 10.2575 10.3618