2016 PKR to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.6655 AFN

YEARLY LOW

0.6267 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6473 AFN

2016 PKR to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PKR to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 15, valuing the pair at 0.6655. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 5, dropping to 0.6267.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0388 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6538 to the December average rate of 0.6341, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.6655 was up 1.37% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.6565, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 PKR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 332,740 AFN

2015 Average 297,884 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 313,365 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,375.52 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.6639

0.6263

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to AFN 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 0.6560, compared to 0.6387 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0173 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6560

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6387

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 0.0295 AFN (High: 0.6562 / Low: 0.6267). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0037 AFN (High: 0.6558 / Low: 0.6522).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0295

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0037

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0127 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0127

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 0.6608) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.5830), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0777 (+13.33%).

2016 Avg (June) 0.6608

2015 Avg (June) 0.5830

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.6559	0.6520	0.6538
February	0.6634	0.6525	0.6582
March	0.6562	0.6519	0.6543
April	0.6558	0.6522	0.6536
May	0.6577	0.6525	0.6553
June	0.6655	0.6523	0.6608
July	0.6580	0.6532	0.6555
August	0.6562	0.6267	0.6428
September	0.6480	0.6279	0.6378
October	0.6315	0.6272	0.6294
November	0.6381	0.6285	0.6328
December	0.6369	0.6280	0.6341