YEARLY HIGH
0.7249 KGS
YEARLY LOW
0.6392 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6680 KGS

2016 PKR to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PKR to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 0.7249. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 17, dropping to 0.6392.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0857 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7235 to the December average rate of 0.6609, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.7249 was down 0.94% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.7317, 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 362,440 KGS
2015 Average 313,211 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 319,588 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 42,851.28 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.7316
0.6342
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to KGS 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 0.6816, compared to 0.6544 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0272 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6816
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6544

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0348 KGS (High: 0.7058 / Low: 0.6710). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0035 KGS (High: 0.7249 / Low: 0.7214).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0348
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0035

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0317 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0317

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.7235) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.5886), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1348 (+22.90%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.7235
2015 Avg (January) 0.5886

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7249 0.7214 0.7235
February 0.7235 0.7025 0.7152
March 0.7058 0.6710 0.6905
April 0.6723 0.6517 0.6589
May 0.6563 0.6474 0.6525
June 0.6547 0.6436 0.6490
July 0.6493 0.6392 0.6423
August 0.6584 0.6494 0.6553
September 0.6620 0.6500 0.6575
October 0.6568 0.6495 0.6524
November 0.6606 0.6555 0.6578
December 0.6647 0.6585 0.6609