YEARLY HIGH
13.4987 PKR
YEARLY LOW
12.7471 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.2342 PKR

2016 SBD to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SBD to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 13.4987. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 12.7471.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7516 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.8833 to the December average rate of 13.2802, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 13.4987 was up 0.71% compared to the 2015 peak of 13.4040, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 67,493 PKR
2015 Average 65,373 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 63,735 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,757.90 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

13.4872
12.8233
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 13.1556, compared to 13.3129 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1573 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.1556
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.3129

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.4260 PKR (High: 13.2998 / Low: 12.8738). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0673 PKR (High: 13.4854 / Low: 13.4181).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.4260
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0673

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1200 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1200

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 13.2802) against the same month in 2015 (average: 12.9380), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3422 (+2.64%).

2016 Avg (December) 13.2802
2015 Avg (December) 12.9380

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.9838 12.7471 12.8833
February 12.9613 12.8277 12.8786
March 13.2998 12.8738 13.1322
April 13.4261 13.0786 13.2065
May 13.4854 13.4181 13.4319
June 13.4378 13.1970 13.4008
July 13.3694 13.1935 13.2808
August 13.4604 13.2975 13.3794
September 13.4145 13.1978 13.3370
October 13.3875 13.2732 13.3447
November 13.4046 13.0856 13.2552
December 13.4987 13.0864 13.2802