YEARLY HIGH
56.6850 PYG
YEARLY LOW
52.6010 PYG
YEARLY AVERAGE
54.2024 PYG

2016 PKR to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PKR to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 56.6850. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 27, dropping to 52.6010.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.0840 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 56.1886 to the December average rate of 55.2632, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 56.6850 was up 1.41% compared to the 2015 peak of 55.8966, 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 28,342,498 PYG
2015 Average 25,311,470 PYG
Yearly Trough Low 26,300,483 PYG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,042,015.90 PYG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

56.5211
52.5310
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to PYG 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 54.5192, compared to 53.8856 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6336 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 54.5192
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 53.8856

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 1.8887 PYG (High: 56.4680 / Low: 54.5793). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5032 PYG (High: 53.3263 / Low: 52.8231).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.8887
September Spread (Stable) ±0.5032

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 1.1622 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1622

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 56.1886) against the same month in 2015 (average: 47.0541), the exchange rate shifted by +9.1345 (+19.41%).

2016 Avg (January) 56.1886
2015 Avg (January) 47.0541

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 56.6850 55.2270 56.1886
February 56.4680 54.5793 55.4275
March 54.8191 53.8788 54.4350
April 53.9645 52.6745 53.2728
May 54.3419 53.1152 53.6934
June 54.4034 53.7611 54.0978
July 53.7964 53.0484 53.3785
August 53.1883 52.6010 52.8635
September 53.3263 52.8231 53.1339
October 54.5431 52.9787 53.6552
November 55.6380 54.4463 55.0192
December 55.7355 54.6563 55.2632