YEARLY HIGH
1.0989 XPF
YEARLY LOW
0.9909 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0299 XPF

2016 PKR to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PKR to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 1.0989. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 0.9909.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1080 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0468 to the December average rate of 1.0821, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.0989 was down 1.96% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.1208, 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 549,435 XPF
2015 Average 524,057 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 495,452 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 53,982.97 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.0897
0.9985
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to XPF 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 1.0216, compared to 1.0381 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0165 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0216
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0381

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0506 XPF (High: 1.0755 / Low: 1.0249). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0099 XPF (High: 1.0211 / Low: 1.0112).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0506
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0099

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0191 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0191

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1.0821) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.0457), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0364 (+3.48%).

2016 Avg (December) 1.0821
2015 Avg (December) 1.0457

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0569 1.0418 1.0468
February 1.0452 1.0089 1.0277
March 1.0496 1.0042 1.0248
April 1.0156 0.9971 1.0061
May 1.0276 0.9909 1.0090
June 1.0320 1.0014 1.0152
July 1.0353 1.0199 1.0277
August 1.0284 1.0047 1.0161
September 1.0211 1.0112 1.0172
October 1.0456 1.0164 1.0319
November 1.0755 1.0249 1.0538
December 1.0989 1.0593 1.0821