YEARLY HIGH
0.1875 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.0745 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0957 EGP

2016 PKR to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PKR to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 0.1875. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 0.0745.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1129 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0746 to the December average rate of 0.1757, the exchange rate registered a net change of 135.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1875 was up 143.24% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0771, 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 93,738 EGP
2015 Average 37,514 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 37,267 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 56,471.79 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1858
0.0645
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to EGP 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 0.0807, compared to 0.1106 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0299 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0807
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1106

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0864 EGP (High: 0.1710 / Low: 0.0847). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 EGP (High: 0.0747 / Low: 0.0745).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0864
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.1757) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0747), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1009 (+135.08%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.1757
2015 Avg (December) 0.0747

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0747 0.0745 0.0746
February 0.0751 0.0746 0.0749
March 0.0855 0.0746 0.0803
April 0.0848 0.0846 0.0848
May 0.0849 0.0844 0.0848
June 0.0852 0.0842 0.0848
July 0.0849 0.0844 0.0847
August 0.0850 0.0845 0.0848
September 0.0851 0.0847 0.0849
October 0.0852 0.0847 0.0848
November 0.1710 0.0847 0.1488
December 0.1875 0.1699 0.1757