YEARLY HIGH
0.0096 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.0095 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0095 USD

2016 PKR to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PKR to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 12, valuing the pair at 0.0096. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 0.0095.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0001 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0095 to the December average rate of 0.0095, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0096 was down 3.41% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0099, 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 4,801 USD
2015 Average 4,867 USD
Yearly Trough Low 4,753 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 48.58 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0096
0.0095
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PKR to USD 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 0.0096, compared to 0.0095 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0096
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0095

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0001 USD (High: 0.0096 / Low: 0.0095). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 USD (High: 0.0096 / Low: 0.0095).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0001
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 0.0096) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0098), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0003 (-2.64%).

2016 Avg (June) 0.0096
2015 Avg (June) 0.0098

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0096 0.0095 0.0095
February 0.0096 0.0095 0.0096
March 0.0096 0.0095 0.0096
April 0.0096 0.0095 0.0095
May 0.0096 0.0095 0.0095
June 0.0096 0.0095 0.0096
July 0.0096 0.0095 0.0095
August 0.0096 0.0095 0.0096
September 0.0096 0.0095 0.0096
October 0.0096 0.0095 0.0096
November 0.0096 0.0095 0.0095
December 0.0096 0.0095 0.0095