YEARLY HIGH
0.0350 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0346 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0348 QAR

2016 PKR to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PKR to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 12, valuing the pair at 0.0350. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 0.0346.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0003 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0347 to the December average rate of 0.0347, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0350 was down 3.43% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0362, 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 17,478 QAR
2015 Average 17,723 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 17,304 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 173.60 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0348
0.0347
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to QAR 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 0.0348, compared to 0.0348 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0348
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0348

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0002 QAR (High: 0.0349 / Low: 0.0347). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 QAR (High: 0.0348 / Low: 0.0347).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0002
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 0.0348) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0358), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0010 (-2.67%).

2016 Avg (June) 0.0348
2015 Avg (June) 0.0358

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0348 0.0346 0.0347
February 0.0349 0.0347 0.0348
March 0.0349 0.0347 0.0348
April 0.0348 0.0347 0.0348
May 0.0348 0.0346 0.0348
June 0.0350 0.0347 0.0348
July 0.0348 0.0346 0.0347
August 0.0348 0.0347 0.0348
September 0.0349 0.0347 0.0348
October 0.0349 0.0347 0.0348
November 0.0348 0.0347 0.0347
December 0.0349 0.0346 0.0347