YEARLY HIGH
0.0784 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0741 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0756 SBD

2016 PKR to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PKR to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 0.0784. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.0741.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0044 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0776 to the December average rate of 0.0753, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0784 was down 0.20% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0786, 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 39,225 SBD
2015 Average 38,248 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 37,041 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,183.96 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0780
0.0741
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to SBD 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 0.0760, compared to 0.0751 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0760
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0751

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0025 SBD (High: 0.0777 / Low: 0.0752). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 SBD (High: 0.0745 / Low: 0.0742).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0025
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0015 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0015

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0776) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0755), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0022 (+2.85%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0776
2015 Avg (January) 0.0755

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0784 0.0770 0.0776
February 0.0780 0.0772 0.0776
March 0.0777 0.0752 0.0762
April 0.0765 0.0745 0.0757
May 0.0745 0.0742 0.0744
June 0.0758 0.0744 0.0746
July 0.0758 0.0748 0.0753
August 0.0752 0.0743 0.0747
September 0.0758 0.0745 0.0750
October 0.0753 0.0747 0.0749
November 0.0764 0.0746 0.0754
December 0.0764 0.0741 0.0753