YEARLY HIGH
0.6574 INR
YEARLY LOW
0.6312 INR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6416 INR

2016 PKR to INR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PKR to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 0.6574. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.6312.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0261 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6413 to the December average rate of 0.6471, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.6574 was up 1.30% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.6490, 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 328,682 INR
2015 Average 312,067 INR
Yearly Trough Low 315,618 INR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,064.06 INR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.6542
0.6328
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to INR 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 0.6416, compared to 0.6415 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6416
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6415

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0221 INR (High: 0.6556 / Low: 0.6334). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0028 INR (High: 0.6392 / Low: 0.6364).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0221
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0028

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 0.0131 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0131

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.6524) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.6114), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0410 (+6.70%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.6524
2015 Avg (February) 0.6114

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6494 0.6312 0.6413
February 0.6574 0.6467 0.6524
March 0.6474 0.6324 0.6392
April 0.6368 0.6316 0.6346
May 0.6450 0.6336 0.6391
June 0.6499 0.6370 0.6430
July 0.6442 0.6373 0.6408
August 0.6413 0.6367 0.6394
September 0.6425 0.6340 0.6386
October 0.6392 0.6364 0.6376
November 0.6556 0.6334 0.6455
December 0.6531 0.6417 0.6471