YEARLY HIGH
0.0665 BOB
YEARLY LOW
0.0651 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0659 BOB

2016 PKR to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PKR to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 11, valuing the pair at 0.0665. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 3, dropping to 0.0651.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0014 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0658 to the December average rate of 0.0661, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0665 was down 3.25% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0687, 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 33,231 BOB
2015 Average 33,611 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 32,549 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 681.49 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0662
0.0652
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to BOB 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 0.0657, compared to 0.0660 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) 0.0657
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0660

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 0.0009 BOB (High: 0.0660 / Low: 0.0651). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 BOB (High: 0.0660 / Low: 0.0658).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0009
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2016: 0.0662) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0662), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0000 (-0.06%).

2016 Avg (September) 0.0662
2015 Avg (September) 0.0662

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0660 0.0658 0.0658
February 0.0662 0.0655 0.0659
March 0.0655 0.0651 0.0653
April 0.0660 0.0651 0.0657
May 0.0661 0.0655 0.0658
June 0.0661 0.0657 0.0659
July 0.0660 0.0655 0.0658
August 0.0663 0.0659 0.0661
September 0.0665 0.0660 0.0662
October 0.0662 0.0659 0.0661
November 0.0662 0.0659 0.0660
December 0.0663 0.0659 0.0661