2016 PKR to CDF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 PKR to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the PKR to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 24, valuing the pair at 11.3972. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 11, dropping to 8.7307.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.6666 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.8350 to the December average rate of 11.1165, the exchange rate registered a net change of 25.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 11.3972 was up 23.03% compared to the 2015 peak of 9.2638, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 PKR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
PKR to CDF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 8.8775, compared to 9.6093 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7318 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 2.1918 CDF (High: 10.9255 / Low: 8.7337). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0417 CDF (High: 8.8555 / Low: 8.8138).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and September, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0570 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 11.1165) against the same month in 2015 (average: 8.8457), the exchange rate shifted by +2.2707 (+25.67%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8.8555 | 8.8138 | 8.8350 |
| February | 8.9063 | 8.8425 | 8.8724 |
| March | 8.8909 | 8.8064 | 8.8557 |
| April | 8.8827 | 8.8362 | 8.8613 |
| May | 8.8823 | 8.8264 | 8.8580 |
| June | 9.1791 | 8.7307 | 8.9824 |
| July | 9.3322 | 8.9987 | 9.0812 |
| August | 9.3944 | 9.2735 | 9.3297 |
| September | 9.3873 | 9.2579 | 9.3390 |
| October | 9.4040 | 9.1543 | 9.2820 |
| November | 10.9255 | 8.7337 | 9.5074 |
| December | 11.3972 | 10.8189 | 11.1165 |