YEARLY HIGH
23.8106 MNT
YEARLY LOW
18.4921 MNT
YEARLY AVERAGE
20.4454 MNT

2016 PKR to MNT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PKR to MNT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 23.8106. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 25, dropping to 18.4921.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.3185 MNT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.0355 to the December average rate of 23.6360, the exchange rate registered a net change of 24.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 23.8106 was up 21.70% compared to the 2015 peak of 19.5652, 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 11,905,298 MNT
2015 Average 9,570,203 MNT
Yearly Trough Low 9,246,037 MNT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,659,261.05 MNT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

24.1200
18.3124
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to MNT 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 19.1679, compared to 21.7229 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.5549 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 19.1679
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 21.7229

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 1.8246 MNT (High: 21.5381 / Low: 19.7134). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1715 MNT (High: 19.1194 / Low: 18.9479).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.8246
January Spread (Stable) ±0.1715

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.3625 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3625

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 23.6360) against the same month in 2015 (average: 19.0215), the exchange rate shifted by +4.6145 (+24.26%).

2016 Avg (December) 23.6360
2015 Avg (December) 19.0215

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 19.1194 18.9479 19.0355
February 19.4313 19.1258 19.2917
March 19.5838 19.3644 19.5124
April 19.5466 18.8667 19.2128
May 19.2602 18.9841 19.1588
June 19.0342 18.4921 18.7963
July 19.6978 18.8943 19.2705
August 21.5381 19.7134 20.8279
September 21.8454 21.0786 21.4011
October 22.6713 21.6605 22.0308
November 23.5037 22.6417 23.1710
December 23.8106 23.5070 23.6360