YEARLY HIGH
28.1052 PKR
YEARLY LOW
24.6553 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
26.5747 PKR

2016 PLN to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PLN to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 4, valuing the pair at 28.1052. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 24.6553.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.4499 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 25.8975 to the December average rate of 24.9044, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 28.1052 was down 2.67% compared to the 2015 peak of 28.8776, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 562,103 PKR
2015 Average 545,261 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 493,106 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 68,997.26 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

27.8144
24.6398
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to PKR 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 26.7775, compared to 26.3720 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4056 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 26.7775
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 26.3720

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 1.9850 PKR (High: 26.9445 / Low: 24.9595). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6911 PKR (High: 25.3464 / Low: 24.6553).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.9850
December Spread (Stable) ±0.6911

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 1.0553 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0553

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 27.5498) against the same month in 2015 (average: 27.3169), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2329 (+0.85%).

2016 Avg (April) 27.5498
2015 Avg (April) 27.3169

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 26.6827 25.4033 25.8975
February 26.7511 25.9127 26.4351
March 28.0536 26.2908 27.1834
April 28.1052 26.8077 27.5498
May 27.5464 26.4242 26.8519
June 27.5128 25.9034 26.7474
July 26.8622 26.1540 26.3907
August 27.6630 26.8009 27.2679
September 27.4353 26.6945 27.1112
October 27.3443 26.3506 26.8064
November 26.9445 24.9595 25.7512
December 25.3464 24.6553 24.9044