2016 PKR to KMF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

4.5296 KMF

YEARLY LOW

4.0886 KMF

YEARLY AVERAGE

4.2367 KMF

2016 PKR to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PKR to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 4.5296. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 4, dropping to 4.0886.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4410 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.3053 to the December average rate of 4.4566, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 4.5296 was down 1.73% compared to the 2015 peak of 4.6094, 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 2,264,800 KMF

2015 Average 2,158,937 KMF

Yearly Trough Low 2,044,282 KMF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 220,518.24 KMF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

4.4884

4.1073

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to KMF 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 4.1999, compared to 4.2735 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0736 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.1999

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.2735

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.2284 KMF (High: 4.4357 / Low: 4.2073). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0554 KMF (High: 4.2410 / Low: 4.1856).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.2284

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0554

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0826 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0826

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 4.4566) against the same month in 2015 (average: 4.2935), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1631 (+3.80%).

2016 Avg (December) 4.4566

2015 Avg (December) 4.2935

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	4.3561	4.2262	4.3053
February	4.3116	4.1702	4.2378
March	4.3212	4.1701	4.2270
April	4.1843	4.1251	4.1444
May	4.2303	4.0886	4.1391
June	4.2043	4.1045	4.1459
July	4.2730	4.1065	4.1760
August	4.2745	4.1818	4.2381
September	4.2410	4.1856	4.2036
October	4.2892	4.1984	4.2347
November	4.4357	4.2073	4.3320
December	4.5296	4.3946	4.4566