YEARLY HIGH
2.8584 HUF
YEARLY LOW
2.5796 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.6876 HUF

2016 PKR to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PKR to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 2.8584. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 2.5796.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2788 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.7576 to the December average rate of 2.8257, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.8584 was down 0.18% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.8636, 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 1,429,199 HUF
2015 Average 1,359,221 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 1,289,805 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 139,394.39 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.8459
2.6043
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to HUF 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 2.6747, compared to 2.7005 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0258 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6747
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.7005

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.1851 HUF (High: 2.8139 / Low: 2.6289). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0397 HUF (High: 2.6405 / Low: 2.6008).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1851
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0397

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0879 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0879

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 2.8257) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.7560), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0698 (+2.53%).

2016 Avg (December) 2.8257
2015 Avg (December) 2.7560

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.7832 2.7294 2.7576
February 2.7226 2.6309 2.6697
March 2.7275 2.6276 2.6692
April 2.6405 2.6008 2.6244
May 2.6985 2.5796 2.6582
June 2.7538 2.6084 2.6691
July 2.7280 2.6608 2.7104
August 2.6832 2.6147 2.6436
September 2.6602 2.5996 2.6335
October 2.7072 2.5989 2.6590
November 2.8139 2.6289 2.7306
December 2.8584 2.7828 2.8257