YEARLY HIGH
4.7457 AMD
YEARLY LOW
4.5165 AMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.5885 AMD

2016 PKR to AMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PKR to AMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 12, valuing the pair at 4.7457. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 27, dropping to 4.5165.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2291 AMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.6276 to the December average rate of 4.6055, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 4.7457 was down 0.10% compared to the 2015 peak of 4.7505, 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 2,372,828 AMD
2015 Average 2,325,439 AMD
Yearly Trough Low 2,258,270 AMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 114,557.52 AMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

4.7383
4.5165
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to AMD 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 4.6216, compared to 4.5554 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0662 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.6216
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.5554

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.1124 AMD (High: 4.6990 / Low: 4.5865). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0236 AMD (High: 4.5558 / Low: 4.5322).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1124
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0236

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0688 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0688

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 4.7198) against the same month in 2015 (average: 4.7148), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0050 (+0.11%).

2016 Avg (February) 4.7198
2015 Avg (February) 4.7148

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.6572 4.6049 4.6276
February 4.7457 4.6596 4.7198
March 4.6990 4.5865 4.6511
April 4.6219 4.5723 4.5959
May 4.5814 4.5451 4.5688
June 4.5993 4.5438 4.5662
July 4.5592 4.5315 4.5473
August 4.5576 4.5223 4.5419
September 4.5509 4.5165 4.5350
October 4.5558 4.5322 4.5402
November 4.5841 4.5349 4.5623
December 4.6315 4.5824 4.6055