YEARLY HIGH
32.2406 PKR
YEARLY LOW
29.6166 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
31.0410 PKR

2016 PEN to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PEN to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 20, valuing the pair at 32.2406. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 29.6166.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.6239 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 30.5350 to the December average rate of 30.8508, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 32.2406 was down 4.81% compared to the 2015 peak of 33.8706, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 161,203 PKR
2015 Average 161,496 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 148,083 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,119.54 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

31.9062
29.6627
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 30.9717, compared to 31.1103 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1386 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 30.9717
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 31.1103

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 1.7637 PKR (High: 31.5116 / Low: 29.7479). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5104 PKR (High: 31.2083 / Low: 30.6978).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.7637
October Spread (Stable) ±0.5104

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.6854 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6854

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 31.7155) against the same month in 2015 (average: 32.6488), the exchange rate shifted by -0.9333 (-2.86%).

2016 Avg (April) 31.7155
2015 Avg (April) 32.6488

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 30.7407 30.2142 30.5350
February 30.1501 29.6166 29.8496
March 31.5116 29.7479 30.7525
April 32.2406 30.8692 31.7155
May 31.9181 31.1112 31.4486
June 31.8996 31.0367 31.5292
July 31.9875 31.1890 31.7192
August 31.6898 30.9570 31.4171
September 31.2898 30.6744 30.9386
October 31.2083 30.6978 30.9154
November 31.1411 30.6228 30.8209
December 31.2368 30.6133 30.8508