YEARLY HIGH
0.1606 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
0.1266 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1404 ZAR

2016 PKR to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PKR to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 18, valuing the pair at 0.1606. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 8, dropping to 0.1266.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0340 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1552 to the December average rate of 0.1323, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1606 was up 5.21% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1527, 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 80,318 ZAR
2015 Average 62,108 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 63,316 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,001.52 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1576
0.1292
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to ZAR 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 0.1471, compared to 0.1337 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0134 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1471
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1337

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0151 ZAR (High: 0.1507 / Low: 0.1356). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0058 ZAR (High: 0.1349 / Low: 0.1291).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0151
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0058

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0072 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0072

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.1552) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1147), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0405 (+35.34%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.1552
2015 Avg (January) 0.1147

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1606 0.1476 0.1552
February 0.1545 0.1453 0.1510
March 0.1513 0.1410 0.1467
April 0.1456 0.1358 0.1395
May 0.1507 0.1356 0.1461
June 0.1493 0.1375 0.1442
July 0.1411 0.1328 0.1374
August 0.1399 0.1274 0.1316
September 0.1395 0.1289 0.1347
October 0.1367 0.1294 0.1331
November 0.1375 0.1266 0.1334
December 0.1349 0.1291 0.1323