YEARLY HIGH
54.1845 SLL
YEARLY LOW
37.4227 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
46.0239 SLL

2016 PKR to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PKR to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 12, valuing the pair at 54.1845. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 23, dropping to 37.4227.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.7618 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 39.5470 to the December average rate of 52.7797, the exchange rate registered a net change of 33.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 54.1845 was up 25.49% compared to the 2015 peak of 43.1798, 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 27,092,226 SLL
2015 Average 20,189,196 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 18,711,335 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,380,890.72 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

55.4973
36.0594
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to SLL 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 38.7976, compared to 53.2503 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 14.4526 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 38.7976
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 53.2503

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 12.2801 SLL (High: 49.8923 / Low: 37.6122). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3672 SLL (High: 37.7899 / Low: 37.4227).

June Spread (Volatile) ±12.2801
May Spread (Stable) ±0.3672

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.7756 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7756

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2016: 53.8775) against the same month in 2015 (average: 35.8938), the exchange rate shifted by +17.9837 (+50.10%).

2016 Avg (September) 53.8775
2015 Avg (September) 35.8938

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 40.0942 39.2578 39.5470
February 39.4316 38.8445 39.1505
March 38.9246 38.1199 38.6506
April 38.1451 37.6357 37.8750
May 37.7899 37.4227 37.6793
June 49.8923 37.6122 39.8834
July 52.9657 52.3841 52.6650
August 53.7527 52.4674 53.0940
September 54.1845 53.1891 53.8775
October 54.0730 53.3673 53.7182
November 53.6433 53.0949 53.3671
December 53.2222 52.4331 52.7797