YEARLY HIGH
133.0929 IDR
YEARLY LOW
123.6754 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
127.0575 IDR

2016 PKR to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PKR to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 133.0929. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 28, dropping to 123.6754.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.4174 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 132.2111 to the December average rate of 128.0025, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 133.0929 was down 5.43% compared to the 2015 peak of 140.7375, 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 66,546,433 IDR
2015 Average 65,153,985 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 61,837,723 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,708,710.30 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

132.9878
123.6674
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to IDR 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 128.1396, compared to 125.9755 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.1641 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 128.1396
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 125.9755

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 4.9624 IDR (High: 129.4126 / Low: 124.4502). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0796 IDR (High: 125.0917 / Low: 124.0121).

November Spread (Volatile) ±4.9624
October Spread (Stable) ±1.0796

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 3.4193 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.4193

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 132.2111) against the same month in 2015 (average: 124.6946), the exchange rate shifted by +7.5166 (+6.03%).

2016 Avg (January) 132.2111
2015 Avg (January) 124.6946

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 133.0929 130.9587 132.2111
February 131.2929 127.7018 129.2022
March 127.3911 124.5417 125.7829
April 126.2871 125.1787 125.7616
May 130.1381 125.2743 128.1887
June 130.2654 125.9030 127.6911
July 125.7398 124.5172 125.1566
August 126.7141 124.8529 125.6770
September 126.9452 123.6754 125.5293
October 125.0917 124.0121 124.4441
November 129.4126 124.4502 127.0433
December 129.6116 126.5441 128.0025