YEARLY HIGH
13.2271 MMK
YEARLY LOW
11.1046 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.7989 MMK

2016 PKR to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PKR to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 13.2271. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 25, dropping to 11.1046.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.1226 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.3870 to the December average rate of 12.8814, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 13.2271 was up 5.50% compared to the 2015 peak of 12.5374, 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 6,613,568 MMK
2015 Average 5,393,581 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 5,552,286 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,061,282.18 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

13.0499
11.0287
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to MMK 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 11.6271, compared to 11.9708 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3436 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.6271
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.9708

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 0.6643 MMK (High: 13.2271 / Low: 12.5629). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1789 MMK (High: 12.4920 / Low: 12.3131).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.6643
January Spread (Stable) ±0.1789

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.4733 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4733

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 12.8814) against the same month in 2015 (average: 12.3907), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4908 (+3.96%).

2016 Avg (December) 12.8814
2015 Avg (December) 12.3907

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.4920 12.3131 12.3870
February 12.3631 11.7135 11.9137
March 11.8497 11.5178 11.6207
April 11.6154 11.1046 11.2941
May 11.3378 11.1277 11.1972
June 11.4467 11.2258 11.3499
July 11.3407 11.1486 11.2468
August 11.5532 11.2942 11.3959
September 12.0415 11.4835 11.7562
October 12.3030 11.9536 12.1666
November 12.5576 12.1757 12.3776
December 13.2271 12.5629 12.8814