YEARLY HIGH
1.0895 VUV
YEARLY LOW
0.9914 VUV
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0395 VUV

2016 PKR to VUV Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PKR to VUV exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 1.0895. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 9, dropping to 0.9914.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0981 VUV. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0767 to the December average rate of 1.0324, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.0895 was up 0.06% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.0888, 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 544,742 VUV
2015 Average 526,151 VUV
Yearly Trough Low 495,706 VUV
Transaction Impact: A difference of 49,035.91 VUV purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.0858
1.0100
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to VUV 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 1.0570, compared to 1.0220 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0350 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0570
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0220

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0505 VUV (High: 1.0744 / Low: 1.0239). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0135 VUV (High: 1.0854 / Low: 1.0720).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0505
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0135

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0289 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0289

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 1.0767) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.0282), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0485 (+4.71%).

2016 Avg (January) 1.0767
2015 Avg (January) 1.0282

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0895 1.0633 1.0767
February 1.0854 1.0720 1.0795
March 1.0771 1.0289 1.0520
April 1.0446 1.0205 1.0307
May 1.0744 1.0239 1.0484
June 1.0728 1.0315 1.0547
July 1.0354 1.0140 1.0259
August 1.0370 1.0063 1.0164
September 1.0262 1.0102 1.0163
October 1.0273 1.0115 1.0187
November 1.0308 0.9914 1.0222
December 1.0527 1.0214 1.0324