YEARLY HIGH
0.1410 PKR
YEARLY LOW
0.1252 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1344 PKR

2016 RWF to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RWF to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 26, valuing the pair at 0.1410. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.1252.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0158 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1401 to the December average rate of 0.1270, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1410 was down 4.94% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1483, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 RWF based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 705 PKR
2015 Average 722 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 626 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 78.92 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1414
0.1257
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF 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 0.1382, compared to 0.1306 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0076 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1382
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1306

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0087 PKR (High: 0.1410 / Low: 0.1323). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 PKR (High: 0.1312 / Low: 0.1298).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0087
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0039 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0039

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 0.1372) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1441), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0069 (-4.80%).

2016 Avg (June) 0.1372
2015 Avg (June) 0.1441

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1407 0.1392 0.1401
February 0.1403 0.1368 0.1388
March 0.1401 0.1349 0.1381
April 0.1392 0.1345 0.1375
May 0.1404 0.1359 0.1377
June 0.1410 0.1323 0.1372
July 0.1391 0.1333 0.1359
August 0.1337 0.1292 0.1320
September 0.1312 0.1298 0.1305
October 0.1319 0.1280 0.1298
November 0.1313 0.1277 0.1284
December 0.1283 0.1252 0.1270