YEARLY HIGH
0.0622 SDG
YEARLY LOW
0.0579 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0589 SDG

2016 PKR to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PKR to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 8, valuing the pair at 0.0622. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 31, dropping to 0.0579.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0044 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0583 to the December average rate of 0.0620, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0622 was up 2.97% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0604, 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 31,117 SDG
2015 Average 29,262 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 28,938 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,179.07 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0624
0.0576
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to SDG 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 0.0582, compared to 0.0595 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0582
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0595

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was October, with a trading range of 0.0035 SDG (High: 0.0615 / Low: 0.0580). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 SDG (High: 0.0581 / Low: 0.0579).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0035
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 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 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.0620) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0587), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0033 (+5.54%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.0620
2015 Avg (December) 0.0587

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0588 0.0581 0.0583
February 0.0585 0.0581 0.0583
March 0.0583 0.0581 0.0582
April 0.0584 0.0581 0.0582
May 0.0582 0.0579 0.0581
June 0.0585 0.0580 0.0582
July 0.0581 0.0579 0.0580
August 0.0583 0.0580 0.0581
September 0.0586 0.0580 0.0582
October 0.0615 0.0580 0.0592
November 0.0620 0.0607 0.0616
December 0.0622 0.0618 0.0620