YEARLY HIGH
34.9406 PKR
YEARLY LOW
32.6577 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
33.4546 PKR

2016 PGK to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PGK to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 34.9406. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 8, dropping to 32.6577.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.2829 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 34.7923 to the December average rate of 33.0158, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 34.9406 was down 10.38% compared to the 2015 peak of 38.9888, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 174,703 PKR
2015 Average 185,931 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 163,289 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,414.31 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

34.9739
32.7950
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK 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 33.8697, compared to 33.0395 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8303 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 33.8697
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 33.0395

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.7342 PKR (High: 33.7353 / Low: 33.0011). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2292 PKR (High: 33.1431 / Low: 32.9139).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.7342
August Spread (Stable) ±0.2292

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.6181 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6181

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 34.7923) against the same month in 2015 (average: 38.7702), the exchange rate shifted by -3.9779 (-10.26%).

2016 Avg (January) 34.7923
2015 Avg (January) 38.7702

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 34.9406 34.5131 34.7923
February 34.6573 34.1181 34.4179
March 34.5802 33.9045 34.1656
April 33.9399 33.2508 33.5475
May 33.7353 33.0011 33.1754
June 33.5072 32.8856 33.1197
July 33.2952 32.9414 33.1220
August 33.1431 32.9139 33.0576
September 33.1198 32.7074 32.9765
October 33.1463 32.7464 33.0194
November 33.1168 32.8482 33.0453
December 33.1590 32.6577 33.0158