YEARLY HIGH
1.0625 DZD
YEARLY LOW
1.0081 DZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0446 DZD

2016 PKR to DZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PKR to DZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 1.0625. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 11, dropping to 1.0081.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0544 DZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0236 to the December average rate of 1.0574, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.0625 was up 2.49% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.0367, 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 531,258 DZD
2015 Average 488,137 DZD
Yearly Trough Low 504,048 DZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 27,210.87 DZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.0613
1.0148
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to DZD 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 1.0378, compared to 1.0513 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0134 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0378
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0513

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0295 DZD (High: 1.0376 / Low: 1.0081). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0053 DZD (High: 1.0269 / Low: 1.0216).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0295
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0053

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0092 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0092

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1.0574) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.0220), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0354 (+3.46%).

2016 Avg (December) 1.0574
2015 Avg (December) 1.0220

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0269 1.0216 1.0236
February 1.0376 1.0081 1.0187
March 1.0553 1.0361 1.0464
April 1.0448 1.0315 1.0379
May 1.0547 1.0390 1.0478
June 1.0570 1.0467 1.0527
July 1.0575 1.0503 1.0539
August 1.0524 1.0376 1.0448
September 1.0479 1.0416 1.0447
October 1.0556 1.0479 1.0518
November 1.0599 1.0461 1.0549
December 1.0625 1.0499 1.0574