YEARLY HIGH
0.3398 PKR
YEARLY LOW
0.2910 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2985 PKR

2016 MRO to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MRO to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 0.3398. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.2910.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0488 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3139 to the December average rate of 0.2926, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.3398 was down 6.04% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.3616, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,699 PKR
2015 Average 1,663 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 1,455 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 244.04 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.3161
0.2905
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MRO 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 0.3032, compared to 0.2938 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0094 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3032
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2938

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0354 PKR (High: 0.3398 / Low: 0.3044). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 PKR (High: 0.2944 / Low: 0.2929).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0354
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0079 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0079

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.3139) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.3461), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0321 (-9.28%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.3139
2015 Avg (January) 0.3461

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3398 0.3044 0.3139
February 0.3173 0.3039 0.3061
March 0.3061 0.3015 0.3045
April 0.3062 0.3011 0.3030
May 0.3056 0.2942 0.2978
June 0.2951 0.2922 0.2940
July 0.2964 0.2941 0.2952
August 0.2960 0.2931 0.2946
September 0.2947 0.2928 0.2938
October 0.2944 0.2929 0.2935
November 0.2941 0.2916 0.2932
December 0.2937 0.2910 0.2926