YEARLY HIGH
14.5037 LBP
YEARLY LOW
14.3471 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.4147 LBP

2016 PKR to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PKR to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 12, valuing the pair at 14.5037. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 14.3471.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1566 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.3976 to the December average rate of 14.3996, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 14.5037 was down 3.62% compared to the 2015 peak of 15.0477, 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 7,251,828 LBP
2015 Average 7,340,210 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 7,173,533 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 78,294.56 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

14.4414
14.3936
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to LBP 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 14.4142, compared to 14.4152 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.4142
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.4152

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.1109 LBP (High: 14.5037 / Low: 14.3927). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0298 LBP (High: 14.4181 / Low: 14.3882).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1109
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0298

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0253 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0253

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 14.4323) against the same month in 2015 (average: 14.8086), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3763 (-2.54%).

2016 Avg (June) 14.4323
2015 Avg (June) 14.8086

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.4401 14.3471 14.3976
February 14.4633 14.3946 14.4243
March 14.4457 14.3909 14.4119
April 14.4181 14.3882 14.4061
May 14.4373 14.3580 14.4132
June 14.5037 14.3927 14.4323
July 14.4238 14.3840 14.4070
August 14.4538 14.3888 14.4184
September 14.4885 14.3970 14.4374
October 14.4464 14.3835 14.4205
November 14.4331 14.3788 14.4086
December 14.4642 14.3611 14.3996