YEARLY HIGH
0.0317 LTL
YEARLY LOW
0.0287 LTL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0295 LTL

2016 PKR to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PKR to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 0.0317. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 0.0287.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0030 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0297 to the December average rate of 0.0313, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0317 was up 3.46% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0306, 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 15,839 LTL
2015 Average 14,712 LTL
Yearly Trough Low 14,353 LTL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,486.11 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0315
0.0286
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to LTL 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 0.0292, compared to 0.0298 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0292
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0298

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0018 LTL (High: 0.0311 / Low: 0.0294). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 LTL (High: 0.0290 / Low: 0.0288).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0018
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.0313) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0297), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0016 (+5.44%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.0313
2015 Avg (December) 0.0297

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0298 0.0294 0.0297
February 0.0297 0.0290 0.0293
March 0.0297 0.0289 0.0293
April 0.0290 0.0288 0.0289
May 0.0291 0.0287 0.0289
June 0.0295 0.0289 0.0291
July 0.0296 0.0293 0.0294
August 0.0295 0.0289 0.0292
September 0.0292 0.0290 0.0291
October 0.0297 0.0290 0.0294
November 0.0311 0.0294 0.0302
December 0.0317 0.0307 0.0313