YEARLY HIGH
1.2378 ALL
YEARLY LOW
1.1497 ALL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1853 ALL

2016 PKR to ALL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PKR to ALL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 1.2378. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 4, dropping to 1.1497.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0880 ALL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2115 to the December average rate of 1.2240, 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 1.2378 was down 5.45% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.3091, 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 618,887 ALL
2015 Average 612,881 ALL
Yearly Trough Low 574,867 ALL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 44,020.49 ALL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.2299
1.1589
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to ALL 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 1.1833, compared to 1.1873 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0039 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1833
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1873

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0525 ALL (High: 1.2256 / Low: 1.1731). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0149 ALL (High: 1.1785 / Low: 1.1636).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0525
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0149

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 0.0197 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0197

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1.2240) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.2058), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0182 (+1.51%).

2016 Avg (December) 1.2240
2015 Avg (December) 1.2058

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2195 1.2017 1.2115
February 1.2117 1.1744 1.1918
March 1.2110 1.1668 1.1866
April 1.1788 1.1570 1.1677
May 1.1842 1.1497 1.1681
June 1.1889 1.1586 1.1742
July 1.1838 1.1676 1.1771
August 1.1804 1.1515 1.1648
September 1.1785 1.1636 1.1710
October 1.1937 1.1698 1.1843
November 1.2256 1.1731 1.2023
December 1.2378 1.2069 1.2240