YEARLY HIGH
2.4017 YER
YEARLY LOW
2.0427 YER
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.2964 YER

2016 PKR to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PKR to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 12, valuing the pair at 2.4017. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 2.0427.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3590 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0495 to the December average rate of 2.3873, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.4017 was up 12.36% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.1376, 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 1,200,864 YER
2015 Average 1,046,847 YER
Yearly Trough Low 1,021,353 YER
Transaction Impact: A difference of 179,510.73 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.4268
2.0152
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to YER 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 2.2048, compared to 2.3881 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1833 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2048
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3881

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 0.3381 YER (High: 2.3904 / Low: 2.0522). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0072 YER (High: 2.0587 / Low: 2.0514).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.3381
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0072

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0044 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0044

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 2.3878) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.1118), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2760 (+13.07%).

2016 Avg (June) 2.3878
2015 Avg (June) 2.1118

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0544 2.0427 2.0495
February 2.0628 2.0481 2.0549
March 2.0587 2.0514 2.0539
April 2.3904 2.0522 2.2979
May 2.3890 2.3737 2.3846
June 2.4017 2.3781 2.3878
July 2.3894 2.3770 2.3858
August 2.3933 2.3822 2.3882
September 2.3990 2.3862 2.3925
October 2.4000 2.3842 2.3897
November 2.3900 2.3802 2.3852
December 2.3968 2.3802 2.3873