2016 PKR to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

224.8267 STD

YEARLY LOW

199.7234 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

211.4727 STD

2016 PKR to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PKR to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 224.8267. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 24, dropping to 199.7234.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 25.1033 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 214.8482 to the December average rate of 222.1441, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 224.8267 was down 1.71% compared to the 2015 peak of 228.7360, 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 112,413,351 STD

2015 Average 107,442,487 STD

Yearly Trough Low 99,861,677 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,551,673.85 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

223.7607

204.3616

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to STD 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 209.6394, compared to 213.3060 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.6666 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 209.6394

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 213.3060

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 12.5390 STD (High: 212.2623 / Low: 199.7234). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.3211 STD (High: 210.3020 / Low: 207.9809).

June Spread (Volatile) ±12.5390

September Spread (Stable) ±2.3211

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 4.5864 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -4.5864

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 222.1441) against the same month in 2015 (average: 214.5231), the exchange rate shifted by +7.6210 (+3.55%).

2016 Avg (December) 222.1441

2015 Avg (December) 214.5231

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	216.4766	213.8139	214.8482
February	215.3602	209.0906	211.6042
March	215.2885	206.0514	210.5646
April	207.5110	203.5827	205.9782
May	209.8143	202.8354	206.6365
June	212.2623	199.7234	208.2047
July	212.7381	209.9017	211.1559
August	211.4508	206.3925	208.8308
September	210.3020	207.9809	209.0965
October	214.9817	207.1995	212.0666
November	221.1733	210.4403	216.5423
December	224.8267	218.8726	222.1441