2016 NPR to PKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.9893 PKR

YEARLY LOW

0.9513 PKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.9745 PKR

2016 NPR to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the NPR to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.9893. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 28, dropping to 0.9513.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0380 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9746 to the December average rate of 0.9652, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.9893 was down 3.92% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.0297, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,947 PKR

2015 Average 5,007 PKR

Yearly Trough Low 4,757 PKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 189.95 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.9874

0.9559

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR 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 0.9743, compared to 0.9746 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9743

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9746

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0283 PKR (High: 0.9830 / Low: 0.9547). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0034 PKR (High: 0.9824 / Low: 0.9789).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0283

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0034

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0161 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0161

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.9746) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.0107), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0361 (-3.57%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.9746

2015 Avg (January) 1.0107

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.9893	0.9620	0.9746
February	0.9664	0.9513	0.9585
March	0.9875	0.9620	0.9775
April	0.9883	0.9821	0.9847
May	0.9877	0.9689	0.9787
June	0.9795	0.9628	0.9717
July	0.9792	0.9714	0.9749
August	0.9805	0.9757	0.9781
September	0.9852	0.9752	0.9789
October	0.9824	0.9789	0.9808
November	0.9830	0.9547	0.9700
December	0.9717	0.9575	0.9652