YEARLY HIGH
0.4459 DOP
YEARLY LOW
0.4317 DOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4389 DOP

2016 PKR to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PKR to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.4459. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 22, dropping to 0.4317.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0142 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4343 to the December average rate of 0.4438, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.4459 was up 0.38% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.4442, 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 222,939 DOP
2015 Average 218,885 DOP
Yearly Trough Low 215,848 DOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,091.59 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.4447
0.4333
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to DOP 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 0.4368, compared to 0.4410 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0042 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4368
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4410

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0062 DOP (High: 0.4379 / Low: 0.4317). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0021 DOP (High: 0.4393 / Low: 0.4372).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0062
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0021

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.4438) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.4337), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0101 (+2.33%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.4438
2015 Avg (December) 0.4337

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4356 0.4328 0.4343
February 0.4379 0.4317 0.4361
March 0.4375 0.4350 0.4364
April 0.4382 0.4358 0.4376
May 0.4386 0.4359 0.4377
June 0.4409 0.4379 0.4390
July 0.4393 0.4372 0.4385
August 0.4409 0.4371 0.4394
September 0.4419 0.4398 0.4409
October 0.4424 0.4401 0.4412
November 0.4441 0.4406 0.4422
December 0.4459 0.4420 0.4438