YEARLY HIGH
0.0180 BGN
YEARLY LOW
0.0162 BGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0169 BGN

2016 PKR to BGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PKR to BGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 0.0180. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 0.0162.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0018 BGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0172 to the December average rate of 0.0177, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0180 was down 1.85% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0183, 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 8,985 BGN
2015 Average 8,580 BGN
Yearly Trough Low 8,107 BGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 878.17 BGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0178
0.0163
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to BGN 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 0.0167, compared to 0.0170 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0167
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0170

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0009 BGN (High: 0.0176 / Low: 0.0168). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 BGN (High: 0.0168 / Low: 0.0166).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0009
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.0177) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0171), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0006 (+3.41%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.0177
2015 Avg (December) 0.0171

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0173 0.0171 0.0172
February 0.0172 0.0165 0.0168
March 0.0172 0.0164 0.0168
April 0.0166 0.0163 0.0165
May 0.0168 0.0162 0.0165
June 0.0169 0.0164 0.0166
July 0.0170 0.0167 0.0169
August 0.0169 0.0165 0.0167
September 0.0168 0.0166 0.0167
October 0.0172 0.0167 0.0169
November 0.0176 0.0168 0.0173
December 0.0180 0.0174 0.0177