2016 PKR to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

16.1253 BIF

YEARLY LOW

14.7383 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

15.4388 BIF

2016 PKR to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PKR to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 25, valuing the pair at 16.1253. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 3, dropping to 14.7383.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3870 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.8861 to the December average rate of 15.9892, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 16.1253 was up 0.22% compared to the 2015 peak of 16.0894, 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 8,062,659 BIF

2015 Average 7,624,687 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 7,369,139 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 693,519.92 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

16.1045

14.7208

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to BIF 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 14.9636, compared to 15.9140 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9504 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.9636

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.9140

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 1.3179 BIF (High: 16.1253 / Low: 14.8074). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0843 BIF (High: 16.0049 / Low: 15.9206).

June Spread (Volatile) ±1.3179

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0843

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0782 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0782

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 15.3491) against the same month in 2015 (average: 15.3742), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0250 (-0.16%).

2016 Avg (June) 15.3491

2015 Avg (June) 15.3742

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	14.9701	14.7485	14.8861
February	14.9751	14.8022	14.9094
March	14.9903	14.8151	14.9144
April	14.9342	14.7383	14.8361
May	14.9671	14.7806	14.8863
June	16.1253	14.8074	15.3491
July	15.9036	15.7516	15.8181
August	15.9680	15.7630	15.8763
September	16.0019	15.8494	15.9205
October	15.9908	15.8837	15.9285
November	16.0049	15.9206	15.9514
December	16.0746	15.9325	15.9892