YEARLY HIGH
0.0257 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0238 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0243 WST

2016 PKR to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PKR to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 0.0257. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 8, dropping to 0.0238.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0018 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0247 to the December average rate of 0.0242, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0257 was down 0.52% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0258, 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 12,831 WST
2015 Average 12,289 WST
Yearly Trough Low 11,917 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 913.97 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0248
0.0239
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to WST 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 0.0244, compared to 0.0242 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0244
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0242

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0014 WST (High: 0.0257 / Low: 0.0242). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 WST (High: 0.0244 / Low: 0.0241).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0014
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0247) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0242), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0005 (+2.06%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0247
2015 Avg (January) 0.0242

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0257 0.0242 0.0247
February 0.0252 0.0244 0.0247
March 0.0246 0.0239 0.0243
April 0.0244 0.0239 0.0240
May 0.0250 0.0239 0.0244
June 0.0247 0.0240 0.0242
July 0.0247 0.0239 0.0242
August 0.0244 0.0241 0.0243
September 0.0243 0.0240 0.0242
October 0.0244 0.0240 0.0242
November 0.0244 0.0238 0.0241
December 0.0247 0.0240 0.0242