YEARLY HIGH
0.1530 ARS
YEARLY LOW
0.1235 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1409 ARS

2016 PKR to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PKR to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 12, valuing the pair at 0.1530. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.1235.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0295 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1293 to the December average rate of 0.1512, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1530 was up 20.52% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1269, 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 76,490 ARS
2015 Average 45,049 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 61,756 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,733.66 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1534
0.1271
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to ARS 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 0.1368, compared to 0.1451 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0084 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1368
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1451

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0166 ARS (High: 0.1507 / Low: 0.1341). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 ARS (High: 0.1468 / Low: 0.1445).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0166
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0023

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0050 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0050

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.1512) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1082), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0430 (+39.71%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.1512
2015 Avg (December) 0.1082

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1326 0.1235 0.1293
February 0.1507 0.1341 0.1414
March 0.1502 0.1380 0.1424
April 0.1411 0.1340 0.1374
May 0.1364 0.1328 0.1348
June 0.1454 0.1315 0.1352
July 0.1437 0.1392 0.1421
August 0.1435 0.1401 0.1417
September 0.1467 0.1427 0.1444
October 0.1468 0.1445 0.1451
November 0.1505 0.1430 0.1463
December 0.1530 0.1477 0.1512