YEARLY HIGH
0.7834 RUB
YEARLY LOW
0.5772 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6400 RUB

2016 PKR to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PKR to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 0.7834. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 0.5772.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2062 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7297 to the December average rate of 0.5921, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.7834 was up 12.05% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.6992, 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 391,699 RUB
2015 Average 297,817 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 288,577 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 103,121.72 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.7525
0.5775
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to RUB 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 0.6704, compared to 0.6095 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0609 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6704
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6095

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0882 RUB (High: 0.7834 / Low: 0.6952). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0102 RUB (High: 0.6036 / Low: 0.5934).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0882
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0102

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0703 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0703

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.7297) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.6357), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0940 (+14.79%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.7297
2015 Avg (January) 0.6357

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7834 0.6952 0.7297
February 0.7616 0.7196 0.7379
March 0.7038 0.6412 0.6676
April 0.6545 0.6188 0.6358
May 0.6374 0.6198 0.6294
June 0.6388 0.6077 0.6221
July 0.6348 0.5988 0.6141
August 0.6375 0.6087 0.6197
September 0.6291 0.6022 0.6170
October 0.6036 0.5934 0.5984
November 0.6283 0.6042 0.6159
December 0.6126 0.5772 0.5921