YEARLY HIGH
0.0360 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0357 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0358 SAR

2016 PKR to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PKR to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 12, valuing the pair at 0.0360. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 0.0357.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0004 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0358 to the December average rate of 0.0358, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0360 was down 3.72% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0374, 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 18,006 SAR
2015 Average 18,259 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 17,826 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 180.26 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0359
0.0358
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to SAR 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 0.0358, compared to 0.0358 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) 0.0358
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0358

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 0.0003 SAR (High: 0.0360 / Low: 0.0357). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 SAR (High: 0.0358 / Low: 0.0358).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 June and July, 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: 0.0359) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0368), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0010 (-2.64%).

2016 Avg (June) 0.0359
2015 Avg (June) 0.0368

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0359 0.0357 0.0358
February 0.0360 0.0357 0.0358
March 0.0359 0.0358 0.0358
April 0.0358 0.0358 0.0358
May 0.0358 0.0357 0.0358
June 0.0360 0.0358 0.0359
July 0.0359 0.0357 0.0358
August 0.0359 0.0357 0.0358
September 0.0360 0.0358 0.0359
October 0.0360 0.0358 0.0358
November 0.0360 0.0357 0.0358
December 0.0360 0.0357 0.0358