YEARLY HIGH
11.8553 KRW
YEARLY LOW
10.4710 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.0863 KRW

2016 PKR to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PKR to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 11.8553. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 16, dropping to 10.4710.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3844 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.4487 to the December average rate of 11.3023, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 11.8553 was up 1.01% compared to the 2015 peak of 11.7372, 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 5,927,664 KRW
2015 Average 5,506,784 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 5,235,483 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 692,181.40 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

11.7445
10.5131
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to KRW 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 11.2912, compared to 10.8814 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4098 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.2912
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.8814

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.8372 KRW (High: 11.7730 / Low: 10.9357). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2226 KRW (High: 11.0517 / Low: 10.8290).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.8372
April Spread (Stable) ±0.2226

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.3565 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3565

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 11.6419) against the same month in 2015 (average: 10.8529), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7890 (+7.27%).

2016 Avg (February) 11.6419
2015 Avg (February) 10.8529

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.5767 11.2043 11.4487
February 11.8553 11.4476 11.6419
March 11.7730 10.9357 11.3117
April 11.0517 10.8290 10.9552
May 11.3898 10.8770 11.2154
June 11.3904 10.9717 11.1745
July 11.0886 10.6508 10.8867
August 10.7061 10.4710 10.6157
September 10.7783 10.4740 10.6169
October 10.9599 10.5306 10.7628
November 11.2593 10.8320 11.1042
December 11.5545 11.0569 11.3023