2016 PKR to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.4353 LKR

YEARLY LOW

1.3697 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.3957 LKR

2016 PKR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PKR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 1.4353. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 1.3697.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0656 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3731 to the December average rate of 1.4234, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.4353 was up 4.16% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.3780, 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 717,638 LKR

2015 Average 661,625 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 684,843 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 32,794.72 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.4285

1.3680

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to LKR 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 1.3881, compared to 1.4033 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0152 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3881

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4033

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0430 LKR (High: 1.4217 / Low: 1.3787). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0088 LKR (High: 1.3949 / Low: 1.3861).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0430

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0088

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0064 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0064

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1.4234) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.3685), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0549 (+4.02%).

2016 Avg (December) 1.4234

2015 Avg (December) 1.3685

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.3787	1.3697	1.3731
February	1.3855	1.3712	1.3776
March	1.4217	1.3787	1.3901
April	1.4026	1.3808	1.3909
May	1.4105	1.3917	1.3985
June	1.4168	1.3839	1.3983
July	1.3990	1.3877	1.3919
August	1.3949	1.3861	1.3906
September	1.4032	1.3888	1.3944
October	1.4127	1.4010	1.4052
November	1.4194	1.4094	1.4143
December	1.4353	1.4151	1.4234