YEARLY HIGH
78.4214 LAK
YEARLY LOW
76.5254 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
77.5464 LAK

2016 PKR to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PKR to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 78.4214. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 76.5254.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8960 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 77.6428 to the December average rate of 77.8594, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 78.4214 was down 3.26% compared to the 2015 peak of 81.0631, 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 39,210,692 LAK
2015 Average 39,584,484 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 38,262,703 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 947,989.65 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

77.9281
77.1042
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to LAK 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 77.5583, compared to 77.5345 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0238 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 77.5583
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 77.5345

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 1.8960 LAK (High: 78.4214 / Low: 76.5254). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4125 LAK (High: 77.6593 / Low: 77.2468).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.8960
September Spread (Stable) ±0.4125

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.3145 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3145

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 77.8594) against the same month in 2015 (average: 77.7281), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1313 (+0.17%).

2016 Avg (December) 77.8594
2015 Avg (December) 77.7281

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 77.8621 77.3208 77.6428
February 78.2641 77.1505 77.6443
March 78.0996 77.2361 77.6516
April 77.6053 76.9935 77.4326
May 77.8867 77.1223 77.4913
June 77.9367 77.0355 77.4873
July 77.3757 76.9479 77.1728
August 77.4828 77.0595 77.2856
September 77.6593 77.2468 77.4402
October 77.8128 77.3792 77.5986
November 78.0699 77.5514 77.8506
December 78.4214 76.5254 77.8594